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compromete-se

[kõ.pɾo.mɛ.tɨ.sɨ]
verb
commits oneself, pledges, undertakes
1. third person singular present reflexive form of 'comprometer' - to make a commitment or pledge to do something
He commits himself to finishing the project on time.
Ele compromete-se a terminar o projeto no prazo.
2. to obligate oneself; to assume responsibility
She commits herself to helping the community.
Ela compromete-se a ajudar a comunidade.
3. to put oneself at risk or in a difficult position
He compromises himself by accepting bribes.
Ele compromete-se ao aceitar subornos.
Synonyms
obriga-seempenha-sededica-seassumepromete
Antonyms
recusa-senega-seesquiva-seabstém-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromete-se
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
compromete-se
standard usage, commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
compromete-se
standard usage
Portugal
compromete-se
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

compromete-se com alguém - commits to someone
compromete-se em fazer algo - commits to doing something
compromete a sua reputação - compromises one's reputation
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