Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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plight | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pledge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
plight (noun) | pledge (noun) |
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a solemn pledge of fidelity | a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something |
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one | a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event |
someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group | |
a deposit of personal property as security for a debt |
plight (verb) | pledge (verb) |
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promise solemnly and formally | promise solemnly and formally |
give to in marriage | bind or secure by a pledge |
give as a guarantee | |
propose a toast to | |
pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals |