Pledged: meaning, definitions and examples
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pledged
[ plɛdʒd ]
promise
to commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He pledged to donate $100 to the charity.
- She pledged her support to the political candidate.
money
a formal promise or agreement to give money or support.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company made a pledge to donate $10,000 to the cause.
- She fulfilled her pledge to support the local school.
Translations
Translations of the word "pledged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prometido
🇮🇳 प्रतिज्ञा की
🇩🇪 versprochen
🇮🇩 dijanjikan
🇺🇦 обіцяний
🇵🇱 zobowiązany
🇯🇵 誓った (ちかった)
🇫🇷 promis
🇪🇸 prometido
🇹🇷 söz verilmiş
🇰🇷 약속된 (yaksokdoen)
🇸🇦 مُعاهَد
🇨🇿 přislíbený
🇸🇰 prísľúbený
🇨🇳 承诺的 (chéngnuò de)
🇸🇮 obljubljen
🇮🇸 lofaður
🇰🇿 уәде етілген
🇬🇪 დაპირებული
🇦🇿 vəd edilmiş
🇲🇽 prometido
Word origin
The word 'pledged' originated from the Old French word 'pleger' which meant 'to promise'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of committing to a promise or agreement, often involving money or support. The concept of pledging has been present in various cultures throughout history, signifying a solemn commitment or vow.