A2 — Elementaryverb
impegnarsi
to commit, to make an effort, to work hard
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sforzarsidedicarsiapplicarsidarsi da fareconcentrarsi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
trascurareignorareessere pigrodesisterearrendersi
Usage note
'Impegnarsi' is reflexive. 'Un impegno' = a commitment/obligation. 'Sforzarsi' = to try hard. 'Dedicarsi a' = to devote oneself to.
Example
"Se ti impegni davvero, puoi passare l'esame senza problemi."
"If you really put in the effort, you can pass the exam without problems."
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