pledged

• Bezeichnet etwas, das feierlich oder verbindlich versprochen wurde oder wozu man sich verpflichtet hat; auch: als Sicherheit verpfändet oder vergeben.

Describes something that has been formally promised or committed, often in a binding or solemn way.

1. Bound by a promise or oathB2formal

   Committed or obligated to do something, as if by a formal promise or oath.

   Durch ein Versprechen gebunden

   • The members are pledged to uphold the organization's values.
   • He felt pledged to keep the secret.
   • The team is pledged to complete the project by the deadline.

   Synonymeboundcommittedengagedobligatedsworn

   Antonymefreeunbounduncommittedunsworn

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine förmliche Zusage oder Verpflichtung auszudrücken, etwas zu tun oder zu geben, oder um etwas als Pfand zu stellen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a formal promise or commitment to do something, or to give something as security.

1. Promise solemnlyB2formal

   To make a serious or formal promise to do something.

   Feierlich versprechen

   • He pledged to support the charity for life.
   • The government pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
   • She pledged her loyalty to the organization.

   Synonymeavowcommitcontractcovenantpromiseswearundertakevow

2. Give as securityB2formal

   To give something as a guarantee or security for a loan or contract.

   Verpfänden

   • They pledged their house as collateral for the loan.
   • He pledged his watch to the pawnbroker.
   • The company pledged its assets to secure the debt.

   Synonymeguaranteehockhypothecatemortgagepawn

3. Commit to a causeB2formal

   To formally commit to support a cause, organization, or activity.

   Sich verpflichten

   • She pledged $1000 to the local hospital fund.
   • Many citizens pledged their time to the community project.
   • He pledged his allegiance to the flag.

   Synonymecommitdedicatedevoteenlistpromiseswearundertakevow

   Antonymeabandonforsakerenouncerepudiate