Synonyms of pledged

pledged 1 of 2

adjective

as in promised

Related Words

• promised
• committed
• engaged
• betrothed
• spousal
• affianced
• wifely
• bridal
• prenuptial
• matched
• married
• espoused
• marital
• mated
• conjugal
• nuptial
• matrimonial
• wedded
• connubial

pledged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of pledge

1

as in committed

to obligate by prior agreement

I would love to go to dinner with you, but I've pledged myself to a play with my parents that night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• committed
• vowed
• mortgaged
• promised
• engaged
• trothed
• swore
• plighted
• betrothed
• enlisted
• enrolled
• signed on
• affianced
• signed up
• contracted
• overcommitted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reneged

2

as in pawned

to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan

pledged their house against the loan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pawned
• deposited
• mortgaged
• hocked
• bonded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• won (back)
• bought (back)
• redeemed

3

as in vowed

to make a solemn declaration of intent

I pledge that I will abide by all of the rules of this organization

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vowed
• promised
• swore
• agreed
• covenanted
• insisted
• ensured
• consented
• guaranteed
• plighted
• undertook
• gave one's word
• acceded
• assented
• declared
• betrothed
• affianced
• affirmed
• trothed
• asserted
• contracted
• engaged
• averred
• avowed
• warranted
• avouched

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pledged

Adjective

All the properties—the new initiates and those who re-pledged, so to speak—were honored at an event at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris on June 2. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

Verb

Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

At the same time, the government has pledged to allow Haitians living abroad to vote for president for the first time. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

California Attorney General Rob Bonta hailed the agreement, under which Paramount pledged not close the $110 billion deal before June 1, 2027, or a legal determination of the suit’s merits, whichever comes first. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Still, the family pledged $1 million to the reinstatement push with the possibility of contributing more down the road. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

With the relocation, the company pledged to create 750 jobs in Mecklenburg County and invest about $248 million by 2023. — Chase Jordan july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Allies pledged €70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine this year and committed to sustain at least that level in 2027. — John Kerry, semafor.com, 23 July 2026

Twenty years ago, then‑Premier Wen Jiabao pledged a major rise in the household consumption share of GDP. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The new Fed head has pledged reform at the central bank and appointed task forces to review topics including communications, inflation frameworks and balance sheet policy. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 July 2026