pledged

• Descreve algo que foi formalmente prometido ou assumido como compromisso, muitas vezes de forma solene ou obrigatória. Também pode indicar algo dado como garantia de uma dívida ou obrigação.

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.

   Comprometido por promessa

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboundcommittedengagedobligatedsworn

   Antônimosfreeunbounduncommittedunsworn

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer uma promessa formal ou assumir um compromisso de fazer algo, ou de entregar algo como garantia.

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.

   Prometer solenemente

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

   Sinônimosavowcommitcontractcovenantpromiseswearundertakevow

2. Give as securityB2formal

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

   Dar em garantia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosguaranteehockhypothecatemortgagepawn

3. Commit to a causeB2formal

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

   Comprometer-se

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

   Sinônimoscommitdedicatedevoteenlistpromiseswearundertakevow

   Antônimosabandonforsakerenouncerepudiate