Synonyms of mortgage

mortgage

verb

as in to commit

to obligate by prior agreement

I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commit
• pledge
• troth
• vow
• engage
• plight
• promise
• contract
• affiance
• swear
• enroll
• sign on
• enlist
• sign up
• betroth
• overcommit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• renege

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mortgage

The last thing the Warriors should do right now is take a swing at landing Anthony Davis or mortgage their future (both in draft assets and future cap space) on any other player who is readily available at the moment. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026

After going a combined 3-of-15 from 3-point range in Games 1 and 2, the player the Magic mortgaged four first-round picks for had yet to justify that investment in this series. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026

Bridges, also brought in before 2024-25, could frustrate Knicks supporters, mostly because team president Leon Rose mortgaged the future on him. — Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026

Python member Eric Idle approached Harrison and was amazed when the musician not only put up the cash but — together with manager Denis O’Brien — mortgaged his home to form HandMade Films and do so. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026