pledged
/plɛd͡ʒd/
pledged is the simple past and past participle of pledge.
Meaning of pledge
Verb
pledge (third-person singular simple present pledges, present participle pledging, simple past and past participle pledged)
- To make a solemn promise (to do something).
- pledge allegiance to the flag
- Synonyms:
- undertake
- To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
- To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.
- HARDCASTLE [Taking the cup.] I hope you'll find it to your mind. I have prepared it with my own hands, and I believe you'll own the ingredients are tolerable. Will you be so good as to pledge me, sir? Here, Mr. Marlow, here is to our better acquaintance. [Drinks.]1773, Oliver Goldsmith, She Stoops to Conquer
Adjective
pledged (not comparable)
- Under the obligation of a promise made.
- But, you know, Max, I am pledged to carry through the Vandeeming affair here in town.1923, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], “(please specify the page)”, in The Eyes of Max Carrados, London: Grant Richards, →OCLC
Questions about pledged
- What does pledged mean?
- Pledged means under the obligation of a promise made.
- What is pledged the simple past and past participle of?
- Pledged is the simple past and past participle of pledge.
- What part of speech is pledged?
- Pledged is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce pledged?
- Pledged is pronounced /plɛd͡ʒd/.
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