pledged
word · lemma: pledge
Definition
Made a serious promise or committed to do something. Often used when someone formally swears to give help, support, or money.
Usage & Nuances
Often found in formal or official contexts, especially with donations, support, or promises ('pledged support', 'pledged money'). Usually stronger than 'promised'. Not used for everyday casual promises.
Spanish: prometió - se comprometióPortuguese (BR): prometeu - comprometeu-sePortuguese (PT): prometeu - comprometeu-seChinese (Simplified): 承诺了 - 保证了Chinese (Traditional): 承諾了 - 保證了Hindi: प्रतिज्ञा की - वादा कियाArabic: تعهد - التزمBengali: অঙ্গীকার করেছিল - প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়েছিলRussian: пообещал - обязалсяJapanese: 誓約した - 約束した（強い意味）Vietnamese: cam kết - tuyên thệKorean: 맹세했다 - 약속했다(강한 의미)Turkish: taahhüt etti - söz verdi (resmî-yoğun anlam)Urdu: عہد کیا - پختہ وعدہ کیاIndonesian: berjanji - bersumpah (resmi/kuat)
Example Sentences
He pledged to help build the new school.
basic
The company pledged $10,000 to the charity.
basic
She pledged her support for the project.
basic
Many world leaders pledged action to fight climate change.
natural
After the disaster, people across the country pledged their help.
natural
He pledged never to tell anyone my secret.
natural