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US
/ˈpɫɛdʒd/
]
[ UK /plˈɛdʒd/ ]
[ UK /plˈɛdʒd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
bound by or as if by an oath
according to an early tradition became his sworn brother
sworn enemies
How To Use pledged In A Sentence
- He pledged his gold watch to pay for her birthday gift.
- We have the superdelegates who are the 796 folks who are unpledged.
- He has pledged to bring his country to peace by the end of the year. Times, Sunday Times
- People who have pledged their lives to fighting Islamic extremism, when asked about Charles Johnson now, unsheathe a word they do not throw around lightly ... The Volokh Conspiracy » Comparing Left and Right Blogospheres
- The prime minister pledged again that his government would not implement conscription for overseas service.
- So far 640 people have pledged to run, some wearing undies. The Sun
- Saleh, a vital U.S. ally who has ruled Yemen for more than three decades, has pledged to step down when his term ends in 2013. Outside Yemen's capital, anger and grievances run deep
- Those delegates are pledged to individual candidates based on participation that begins in precinct caucuses on election night and ends in senatorial district caucuses at the state convention. The Texas Primacus–uh, Caucary - Swampland - TIME.com
- Lang has also pledged himself to an increased emphasis on the teaching of art history at secondary school and college level.
- Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation.