Commit vs Dedicate vs Devote vs Engage vs Promise

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Commit

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 verb

Dedicate

Top 2000 (comune) B1

Devote

Top 2000 (comune) B2 verb

Engage

Top 1000 (molto comune) B2 verb

Promise

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 verb

	Commit	Dedicate	Devote	Engage	Promise
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɪt/","/kəˈmɪts/","/kəˈmɪtɪd/","/kəˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmɪt/","/kəˈmɪts/","/kəˈmɪtɪd/","/kəˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈdɛdɪkeɪt// 🇺🇸 //ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈvəʊt/","/dɪˈvəʊts/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪd/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈvəʊt/","/dɪˈvəʊts/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪd/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/
Significato	To promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision.	Impegnarsi a fare qualcosa per una persona o uno scopo particolare. To commit something to a particular purpose or person.	Dare tempo o sforzo a qualcosa. To give time or effort to something.	Partecipare a qualcosa o attirare l'attenzione di qualcuno. To participate in something or attract someone's attention.	A commitment to do something or not do something.
Esempio	I need to commit to a healthier lifestyle this year.	She decided to dedicate her life to helping others.	She plans to devote her summer to volunteering.	We need to engage the audience with our presentation to keep their attention.	I promise to help you with your homework.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	B1	B1	B2	B2	A2
Categoria grammaticale	verb		verb	verb	verb
Collocazioni	commit a crime, commit to a plan, commit resources, commit fully, commit yourself	dedicate time, dedicate resources, dedicate a book, dedicate efforts, dedicate a song	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	faithfully, solemnly, initially, can, cannot, seem to, to, as promised, I can’t promise anything
Contrari	abandon, withdraw, distract	desecrate, disregard	neglect, ignore, disregard	disengage, ignore, neglect	lie, break, betray
Errori comuni	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.	Confusing with 'devote', which has a similar but slightly different meaning., Omitting 'to' when stating the purpose or person., Incorrectly using the word in an informal context.	'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.	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).
Note d'uso	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.	Si usa quando si parla di dedicare tempo, sforzi o risorse a una causa o a una persona. Più comune in contesti formali, come discorsi o cerimonie. Used when talking about giving time, effort, or resources to a cause or person. More common in formal contexts, like speeches or ceremonies.	Usa 'dedicare' per impegni seri, come tempo a una causa. Evita contesti informali. Use 'devote' for serious commitments, like time to a cause. Avoid informal settings.	Usa 'engage' in contesti come discussioni o attività. Può essere formale per contesti aziendali e neutro per conversazioni quotidiane. Evita in situazioni molto casual o gergali. 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.	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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Domande frequenti: Commit vs Dedicate vs Devote vs Engage vs Promise

Qual è la differenza tra Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage e Promise?

Commit: To promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision. Dedicate: To commit something to a particular purpose or person. Devote: To give time or effort to something. Engage: To participate in something or attract someone's attention. Promise: A commitment to do something or not do something.

Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage e Promise sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Commit: B1, Dedicate: B1, Devote: B2, Engage: B2, Promise: A2 sulla scala CEFR.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Commit: I need to commit to a healthier lifestyle this year. Dedicate: She decided to dedicate her life to helping others. Devote: She plans to devote her summer to volunteering. Engage: We need to engage the audience with our presentation to keep their attention. Promise: I promise to help you with your homework.

Posso usare Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage e Promise in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage e Promise sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.