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Pledged: meaning, definitions and examples

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pledged

 

[ plɛdʒd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

promise

to commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.

Synonyms

commit, promise, vow

Examples of usage

  • He pledged to donate $100 to the charity.
  • She pledged her support to the political candidate.
Context #2 | Noun

money

a formal promise or agreement to give money or support.

Synonyms

commitment, donation, promise

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

Etymology

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.

See also: pledge, pledger, pledges.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,609 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.