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Yayya Lautner Posted 15 years ago
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To becoming vs to become

which one is correct?

The University is committed to become a model of environmental responsibility

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The University is committed to becoming a model of environmental responsibility

one more thing, can you tell me WHY???
  

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Hi, which one is correct? The University is committed to become a model of environmental responsibility OR The University is committed to becoming a model of environmental responsibility one more thing, can you tell me WHY??? I wouldn't say the former is wrong, but the latter is more common.

— Clive

  • Hi, which one is correct?
  • The University is committed to become a model of environmental responsibility OR The University is committed to becoming a model of environmental responsibility one more thing, can you tell me WHY???
  • I wouldn't say the former is wrong, but the latter is more common.
  • This is because the usual form is 'commit to something ' ', ie a noun or pronoun or gerund.
  • Clive
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Hi,
which one is correct?

The University is committed to become a model of environmental responsibility

OR

The University is committed to becoming a model of environmental responsibility

one mor
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A quick Google search shows:

"The University is committed to become a" - 5 results

"The University is committed to becoming a" - About 2,800 results

I agree with Clive (and Google) that "committed to becoming" is the better choice. "Becoming" (to me) shows that it is an active process, and not an immediate result.

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