Definitions and Examples of decide, commit, act
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make a choice or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, she finally decided to take the job offer.
To pledge or entrust oneself to a course of action; to carry out a plan or decision.
Example
He committed himself to a strict exercise regimen to improve his health.
To do something; to take action in response to a situation.
Example
She knew she had to act quickly to save the drowning child.
Key Differences: decide vs commit vs act
- 1Decide implies making a choice or coming to a conclusion about something.
- 2Commit implies pledging or entrusting oneself to a course of action and carrying out a plan or decision.
- 3Act implies taking action in response to a situation.
Effective Usage of decide, commit, act
- 1Decision Making: Use decide to express making a choice or coming to a conclusion.
- 2Commitment: Use commit to express pledging or entrusting oneself to a course of action.
- 3Action: Use act to express taking action in response to a situation.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Decide implies making a choice or coming to a conclusion, commit implies pledging or entrusting oneself to a course of action, and act implies taking action in response to a situation. Use these words to express decision making, commitment, and action.