Which is correct:
"committed to do" or "committed to doing"?

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committed to do

This phrase is correct when the verb following 'to' is an infinitive.

Use 'committed to do' when the verb following 'to' is an infinitive (base form of the verb).

Examples:

  • She is committed to do her best in the competition.
  • He is committed to do whatever it takes to succeed.

Alternatives:

  • determined to do
  • dedicated to do
  • obligated to do
  • pledged to do
  • promised to do

committed to doing

This phrase is correct when the verb following 'to' is a gerund.

Use 'committed to doing' when the verb following 'to' is a gerund (verb form ending in -ing).

Examples:

  • She is committed to doing her best in the competition.
  • He is committed to doing whatever it takes to succeed.

Alternatives:

  • determined to do
  • dedicated to doing
  • obligated to doing
  • pledged to doing
  • promised to doing
Both "committed to do" and "committed to doing" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Committed to do" is used when the verb following "to" is an infinitive (base form of the verb), while "committed to doing" is used when the verb following "to" is a gerund (verb form ending in -ing).

Last updated: April 03, 2024

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