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    jorgemorales is offline Newbie
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    Default To Become vs To Becoming

    Which form is correct?
    I am committed to become the best X I can possibly be
    I am committed to becoming the best X I can possibly be

    I actually used a proofreading service and they change it "to becoming". Is this correct too? Just sounds wrong to me.

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    Default Re: To Become vs To Becoming

    Quote Originally Posted by jorgemorales View Post
    Which form is correct?
    I am committed to become the best X I can possibly be
    I am committed to becoming the best X I can possibly be

    I actually used a proofreading service and they change it "to becoming". Is this correct too? Just sounds wrong to me.
    They're right. It's committed to V+ing.

    I'm committed to buying that car.
    I've committed to selling my house.

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    jorgemorales is offline Newbie
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    Default Re: To Become vs To Becoming

    So "to become" is incorrect? Thanks for the reply.

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    Default Re: To Become vs To Becoming

    Yes, it's incorrect in that sentence.

    I want to become a race car driver.

    I am committed to becoming a race car driver.

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    jorgemorales is offline Newbie
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    Default Re: To Become vs To Becoming

    Got it. Thank you all for your help.

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