commit oneself to do vs commit oneself to doing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Commit oneself to do' is used when the action is a specific task or action, while 'commit oneself to doing' is used when the action is ongoing or continuous. They are not interchangeable and should be used based on the nature of the action.

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commit oneself to do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a specific task or action that needs to be done.

This phrase is used when someone is making a commitment to complete a specific task or action. It is followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive).

Examples:

I commit myself to do my homework every day.
She committed herself to do the presentation by Friday.
He committed himself to do the dishes after dinner.

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commit oneself to do
To remember Hiroshima is to commit oneself to peace .
It is difficult to commit oneself to change the personal heart.
In fact, in our time it is easier to commit oneself to something provisional or partial.
On the contrary, it is a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good .
The tithes were not really their problems, because to commit oneself to following the truth, one must be delivered from greed.
This initiative represents also an opportunity to discover the richness of cultural diversity and multiculturalism and to commit oneself to accept and respect all people.
The Teaching requires not only an open consciousness but also a desire to commit oneself to its step-by-step application.
To commit oneself to life is the same as committing oneself to truth.
At the same time he shows that doing so is difficult as it commits oneself to beliefs not commonly accepted in the scientific community such as the existence of non-causal systems (something not observed to date).
To remember the past is to commit oneself to the future.
In some intellectual circles a debate is happening about whether it is ethical, or not, to commit oneself to a war that cannot be won, although being supported with just reasons.
Finally, Cardinal Rosa Chavez asked to commit oneself to fighting corruption, perhaps the greatest evil on the continent: "it is a cancer that destroys everyone", he concluded.
To believe in the Risen Lord is commit oneself to humankind
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too.
The virtue of solidarity, "a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good" (Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, 38), ought to govern all areas of social life-economic, political, cultural, religious.
My dear friends, I appeal to you today and to young people throughout the world during the coming International Youth Year to make those words become flesh and blood in your own lives: to remember the past is to commit oneself to the future.
When one commits oneself to this field, it's for the whole of society, in the interest of the whole country, not for particular causes.
Therefore one must commit oneself firmly in a dynamic of hope and resurrection like the first synod for Africa recommended.
It's a little early to commit oneself either way.
From 2012 to 2014 the NGO held numerous workshops to demonstrate that "solidarity is not a feeling, but a firm decision to commit oneself for the common good".

Alternatives:

commit oneself to completing
commit oneself to performing
commit oneself to accomplishing
pledge oneself to do
promise oneself to do

commit oneself to doing

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English when referring to an ongoing or continuous action that one is committed to.

This phrase is used when someone is making a commitment to continue or engage in an ongoing action. It is followed by the gerund form of the verb (-ing form).

Examples:

She committed herself to doing yoga every morning.
He committed himself to doing volunteer work regularly.
They committed themselves to doing their best in the competition.

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commit oneself to doing
At the same time he shows that doing so is difficult as it commits oneself to beliefs not commonly accepted in the scientific community such as the existence of non-causal systems (something not observed to date).
To remember Hiroshima is to commit oneself to peace .
It is difficult to commit oneself to change the personal heart.
In fact, in our time it is easier to commit oneself to something provisional or partial.
On the contrary, it is a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good .
The tithes were not really their problems, because to commit oneself to following the truth, one must be delivered from greed.
This initiative represents also an opportunity to discover the richness of cultural diversity and multiculturalism and to commit oneself to accept and respect all people.
The Teaching requires not only an open consciousness but also a desire to commit oneself to its step-by-step application.
To commit oneself to life is the same as committing oneself to truth.
To remember the past is to commit oneself to the future.
In some intellectual circles a debate is happening about whether it is ethical, or not, to commit oneself to a war that cannot be won, although being supported with just reasons.
Finally, Cardinal Rosa Chavez asked to commit oneself to fighting corruption, perhaps the greatest evil on the continent: "it is a cancer that destroys everyone", he concluded.
To believe in the Risen Lord is commit oneself to humankind
The virtue of solidarity, "a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good" (Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, 38), ought to govern all areas of social life-economic, political, cultural, religious.
My dear friends, I appeal to you today and to young people throughout the world during the coming International Youth Year to make those words become flesh and blood in your own lives: to remember the past is to commit oneself to the future.
When one commits oneself to this field, it's for the whole of society, in the interest of the whole country, not for particular causes.
It requires "firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good; that is to say, to the good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all" (Sollicitudo rei socialis, n. 38).
Request of admittance to the Papal Flight, with Declaration to commit oneself to respecting the admittance conditions of the Papal Flight and Request of luggage tags
To commit oneself to the public, political, cultural and social life of our countries which is susceptible to helping our faithful strengthen their attachment to their country and to their fellow citizens.
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too.

Alternatives:

commit oneself to engaging in
commit oneself to pursuing
commit oneself to participating in
pledge oneself to doing
promise oneself to do

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