Commit vs Dedicate vs Devote vs Engage vs Promise

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Commit

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 verb

Dedicate

Top 2000 (comum) B1

Devote

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Engage

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

Promise

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

	Commit	Dedicate	Devote	Engage	Promise
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/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/"]/
Significado	To promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision.	Comprometer algo a um propósito ou pessoa em particular. To commit something to a particular purpose or person.	Dar tempo ou esforço a algo. To give time or effort to something.	Participar de algo ou chamar a atenção de alguém. To participate in something or attract someone's attention.	A commitment to do something or not do something.
Exemplo	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
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	B1	B2	B2	A2
Classe gramatical	verb		verb	verb	verb
Colocações	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
Antônimos	abandon, withdraw, distract	desecrate, disregard	neglect, ignore, disregard	disengage, ignore, neglect	lie, break, betray
Erros comuns	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).
Notas de 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.	Usado ao falar sobre dedicar tempo, esforço ou recursos a uma causa ou pessoa. Mais comum em contextos formais, como discursos ou cerimônias. Used when talking about giving time, effort, or resources to a cause or person. More common in formal contexts, like speeches or ceremonies.	Use 'dedicar' para compromissos sérios, como tempo a uma causa. Evite em contextos informais. Use 'devote' for serious commitments, like time to a cause. Avoid informal settings.	Use 'engajar' em contextos como discussões ou atividades. Pode ser formal para ambientes de negócios e neutro para conversas do dia a dia. Evite em situações muito casuais ou de gíria. 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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Perguntas frequentes: Commit vs Dedicate vs Devote vs Engage vs Promise

Qual é a diferença entre 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 estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Commit: B1, Dedicate: B1, Devote: B2, Engage: B2, Promise: A2 na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

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 usar Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage e Promise de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage e Promise são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.