Commit vs Promise

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

Commit

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 verb

Promise

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

	Commit	Promise
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɪt/","/kəˈmɪts/","/kəˈmɪtɪd/","/kəˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmɪt/","/kəˈmɪts/","/kəˈmɪtɪd/","/kəˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/
Significado	To promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision.	A commitment to do something or not do something.
Exemplo	I need to commit to a healthier lifestyle this year.	I promise to help you with your homework.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	A2
Classe gramatical	verb	verb
Colocações	commit a crime, commit to a plan, commit resources, commit fully, commit yourself	faithfully, solemnly, initially, can, cannot, seem to, to, as promised, I can’t promise anything
Antônimos	abandon, withdraw, distract	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 '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.	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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so how do we stop the tank if we get it to commit?

Commit

And one system shows promise.

and I always try to keep my promise.

And one system shows promise.

and I always try to keep my promise.

Promise

Perguntas frequentes: Commit vs Promise

Qual é a diferença entre Commit e Promise?

Commit: To promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision. Promise: A commitment to do something or not do something.

Qual é mais avançada: Commit e Promise?

Commit é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Commit e Promise estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Commit: B1, Promise: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Commit e Promise?

Commit: verb, Promise: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Commit: I need to commit to a healthier lifestyle this year. Promise: I promise to help you with your homework.

Posso usar Commit e Promise de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Commit 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.