Comprometer-se
Example: Ela decidiu comprometer-se com o novo projeto até o fim do ano.
Definition
"Comprometer-se" means to pledge oneself or make a firm promise to do something, often involving a personal or professional obligation. For example, when someone decides to "comprometer-se" with a project, they commit to seeing it through to completion.
Etymology
The word "comprometer-se" comes from the Portuguese verb "comprometer," which itself derives from the Latin "compromittere," meaning to pledge or bind oneself. The prefix "com-" means 'together,' and "promittere" means 'to promise,' so "comprometer-se" literally means to promise oneself together with others. Did you know? The verb captures the sense of mutual obligation that comes with a promise.
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