Aug 30, 2004 · The first 2 (be committed to sth/doing sth) are transitive phrasal verbs, while the third one (be committed to do sth) has a transitive verb with a reflexive pronoun as the direct object, while the infinitive there (to do sth) functions as an adverb as it …

Jul 12, 2011 · commitment to doing or to do? Thread starter natasha_139; Start date Jul 12, 2011; N. natasha_139 ...

Jan 26, 2018 · - it might be performative - that is, the words "I commit" constitute a commitment in themselves - this seems most likely and is the interpretation that Hermione is discussing - it might be a commentary or comment on action or words - less likely perhaps, but I can think of contexts in which this might apply.

Apr 24, 2009 · 1. 'have a commitment to' + gerund: actual involvements 2. 'have a commitment ' +to infinitive: a promise to involve oneself in something I think this is true. But, reading the dictionary, I came across one thing that I don't understand. So, let me ask that. It says, 1. "They are committed to keep their word." 2.

Apr 5, 2019 · commit somebody/yourself to do something Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. Oxford Dictionary is the only dictionary that gives this construction as a possibility. All other dictionaries state that the verb "do" has to be "doing": commit someone to doing something (because "to" is a preposition)

Nov 13, 2013 · When it means 'pledged', 'duty-bound', 'obliged', etc. then the bare infinitive works better, as in your first example, 'He was committed to speak at the conference'. If you said, instead, 'He was committed to speaking at the conference', that would indicate that he was devoted to doing such a thing, not that he was obliged to do it.

Mar 11, 2014 · Hello, is there any difference between "I intend using the report as evidence to support my case". and "I intend to use the report as a evidence to support my case". The first sentence is the original and it is provided by Macmillan …

Nov 11, 2013 · CORRECT: I recommend to xxxx (do/wash/whatever) INCORRECT: I recommend you to xxxx (do/wash/whatever) CORRECT (but unusual, unless the one you recommend something it's unclear. It must be always at the end of the sentence): I recommend to do xxxx (do/wash/whatever) to you. Example: CORRECT: I'd like to recommend a restaurant.

Sep 3, 2017 · The following sentences are made by me: 1. I was excited watching the baseball game. 2. I was excited to watch the baseball game. Which one is grammatical and meaningful? and what is the meaning of 1. and 2.?

Feb 18, 2010 · If you think of the sentence as "contained a commitment, namely to build a better world", here commitment is more or less the same as "a promise" and the infinitive is in apposition to "commitment". The same goes for "to commit oneself", which can …