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commit vs engage

engage vs commit

commit and engage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
commit No No Yes No
engage No No Yes No
As verbs, engage is a hypernym of commit; that is, engage is a word with a broader meaning than commit:
  • commit: engage in or perform
  • engage: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
Other hypernyms of commit include prosecute, pursue.
commit (verb) engage (verb)
make a set of changes permanent get caught
transfer to another place so something can be kept or preserved consume all of one's attention or time
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause give to in marriage
confer a trust upon keep engaged
cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution engage for service under a term of contract
make an investment hire for work or assistance
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation ask to represent; of legal counsel
engage in or perform engage or hire for work
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Difference between commit and engage

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