Cool MateCommit vs Devote vs Engage vs Pledge vs Promise
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Commit
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1verb
Devote
Top 2.000 (häufig)B2verb
Engage
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2verb
Pledge
FormellTop 2.000 (häufig)C1verb
Promise
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2verb
Am formellsten: Pledge
| Commit | Devote | Engage | Pledge | Promise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɪt/","/kəˈmɪts/","/kəˈmɪtɪd/","/kəˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmɪt/","/kəˈmɪts/","/kəˈmɪtɪd/","/kəˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈvəʊt/","/dɪˈvəʊts/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪd/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈvəʊt/","/dɪˈvəʊts/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪd/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //plɛdʒ//🇺🇸 //plɛdʒ// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/ |
| Bedeutung | To promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision. | Jemandem oder etwas Zeit oder Mühe widmen.To give time or effort to something. | Sich an etwas beteiligen oder die Aufmerksamkeit von jemandem erregen.To participate in something or attract someone's attention. | Ein ernstes Versprechen oder Engagement abgeben.To make a serious promise or commitment. | A commitment to do something or not do something. |
| Beispiel | I need to commit to a healthier lifestyle this year. | She plans to devote her summer to volunteering. | We need to engage the audience with our presentation to keep their attention. | She decided to pledge her support to the charity event. | I promise to help you with your homework. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Formell | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | B1 | B2 | B2 | C1 | A2 |
| Wortart | verb | verb | verb | verb | verb |
| Kollokationen | commit a crime, commit to a plan, commit resources, commit fully, commit yourself | devote time, devote energy, devote resources, devote attention, devote oneself | actively, constructively, openly, fail to, refuse to, with, attempt to, seek to, try to, actively, constructively, openly, fail to, refuse to, with, attempt to, seek to, try to | pledge allegiance, pledge support, pledge a donation | faithfully, solemnly, initially, can, cannot, seem to, to, as promised, I can’t promise anything |
| Antonyme | abandon, withdraw, distract | neglect, ignore, disregard | disengage, ignore, neglect | renounce, disavow, withdraw | lie, break, betray |
| Häufige Fehler | Confused with 'submit' — 'commit' refers to dedication, while 'submit' means to turn in something., Using 'commit' without an object — remember to specify what you are committing to. | 'Devote' is often confused with 'devotee', which means a fan or follower., Some learners forget to use an object, saying 'devote to' without specifying what., Misusing 'devote' in casual speech where 'spend' or 'use' would fit better. | Confused with 'enrage' – different meanings., Using 'engage' without an object, which can sound incomplete., Mixing up the forms, like using 'engaged' as a verb instead of an adjective. | Confused with 'pledged' vs 'pledge' as different tenses., Omitting the object after the verb., Using 'pledge' when referring to a general promise instead of a formal commitment. | Confusing 'promise' with 'vow' or 'pledge' in terms of strength., Using 'promise' without an object (e.g., 'I promise' should specify what)., Misusing in the past tense (e.g., 'I promised' without a follow-up). |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Use 'commit' when referring to making a strong promise or dedication, often in serious contexts like relationships or projects. Avoid using it in casual situations unless it's about a commitment to a plan. | Verwende 'widmen' für ernsthafte Verpflichtungen, wie Zeit für eine Sache. Vermeide informelle Situationen.Use 'devote' for serious commitments, like time to a cause. Avoid informal settings. | Verwende 'engage' in Kontexten wie Diskussionen oder Aktivitäten. Es kann formell für Geschäftsumgebungen und neutral für alltägliche Gespräche sein. Vermeide es in sehr lockeren oder Slang-Situationen.Use 'engage' in contexts like discussions or activities. It can be formal for business settings and neutral for everyday conversations. Avoid in very casual or slang situations. | Wird typischerweise in formellen Kontexten verwendet, z. B. bei Zeremonien oder offiziellen Erklärungen. In lockeren Gesprächen vermeiden.Typically used in formal contexts, such as during ceremonies or official statements. Avoid in casual conversations. | Use 'promise' when you want to express a vow or assurance. Common in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal legal documents. |
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Häufige Fragen: Commit vs Devote vs Engage vs Pledge vs Promise
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge und Promise?
Commit: To promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision. Devote: To give time or effort to something. Engage: To participate in something or attract someone's attention. Pledge: To make a serious promise or commitment. Promise: A commitment to do something or not do something.
Was ist formeller: Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge und Promise?
Pledge ist davon am formellsten.
Was ist anspruchsvoller: Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge und Promise?
Pledge ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.
Sind Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge und Promise auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?
Commit: B1, Devote: B2, Engage: B2, Pledge: C1, Promise: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.
Welche Wortart sind Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge und Promise?
Commit: verb, Devote: verb, Engage: verb, Pledge: verb, Promise: verb.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Commit: I need to commit to a healthier lifestyle this year. Devote: She plans to devote her summer to volunteering. Engage: We need to engage the audience with our presentation to keep their attention. Pledge: She decided to pledge her support to the charity event. Promise: I promise to help you with your homework.
Kann ich Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge und Promise austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge und Promise sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.