Commit vs Devote vs Engage vs Pledge vs Promise

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

Commit

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1verb

Devote

Top 2000 (comum)B2verb

Engage

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2verb

Pledge

FormalTop 2000 (comum)C1verb

Promise

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb
Mais formal: Pledge
 CommitDevoteEngagePledgePromise
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/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/"]/
SignificadoTo promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision.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.Fazer uma promessa ou compromisso sério.To make a serious promise or commitment.A commitment to do something or not do something.
ExemploI 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.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroFormalNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1B2B2C1A2
Classe gramaticalverbverbverbverbverb
Colocaçõescommit a crime, commit to a plan, commit resources, commit fully, commit yourselfdevote time, devote energy, devote resources, devote attention, devote oneselfactively, 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 topledge allegiance, pledge support, pledge a donationfaithfully, solemnly, initially, can, cannot, seem to, to, as promised, I can’t promise anything
Antônimosabandon, withdraw, distractneglect, ignore, disregarddisengage, ignore, neglectrenounce, disavow, withdrawlie, break, betray
Erros comunsConfused 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).
Notas de usoUse '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.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.Geralmente usado em contextos formais, como durante cerimônias ou declarações oficiais. Evite em conversas casuais.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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Perguntas frequentes: Commit vs Devote vs Engage vs Pledge vs Promise

Qual é a diferença entre Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge e 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.

Qual é mais formal: Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge e Promise?

Pledge é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge e Promise?

Pledge é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge e Promise estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Commit: B1, Devote: B2, Engage: B2, Pledge: C1, Promise: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge e Promise?

Commit: verb, Devote: verb, Engage: verb, Pledge: verb, Promise: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

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.

Posso usar Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge e Promise de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Commit, Devote, Engage, Pledge 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.

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