PLIGHTED Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word plighted. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PLIGHTED
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| betrothed | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • the person to whom you are engaged adjective satellite • pledged to be married | ||||||
| engaged | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • having ones attention or mind or energy engaged • involved in military hostilities • reserved in advance • (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) • (used of toothed parts or gears) interlocked and interacting • having services contracted for • built against or attached to a wall • pledged to be married | ||||||
| affianced | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • give to in marriage | ||||||
| promised | verb v | |||||
noun • a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future • grounds for feeling hopeful about the future verb • make a promise or commitment • promise to undertake or give • make a prediction about; tell in advance • give grounds for expectations | ||||||
| affiance | verb v | |||||
verb • give to in marriage | ||||||
| betroth | verb v | |||||
verb • give to in marriage | ||||||
| engage | verb v | |||||
verb • carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in • consume all of one's attention or time • engage or hire for work • ask to represent; of legal counsel • give to in marriage • get caught • carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) • hire for work or assistance • engage for service under a term of contract • keep engaged | ||||||
| pledge | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a deposit of personal property as security for a debt • someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group • a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event • a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something verb • promise solemnly and formally • pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals • propose a toast to • give as a guarantee • bind or secure by a pledge | ||||||
| predicament | noun n | |||||
noun • a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one | ||||||
| quandary | noun n | |||||
noun • a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one • state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options | ||||||
| troth | noun n | |||||
noun • a mutual promise to marry • a solemn pledge of fidelity | ||||||