verb
plight
To promise something solemnly.
The couple plight their troth during the wedding ceremony.
Etymology
The older noun concerned a pledge or binding responsibility. The verb means to bind oneself by a promise, as in plighting one's troth.
More examples
- They plighted their faith to each other before witnesses.
- By plighting his word, he makes a solemn commitment.
- She plights her loyalty to the cause.
Forms
plight · plights · plighted · plighting