Synonyms:
pledged, sworn
Meaning: bound by or as if by an oath; "according to an early tradition became his sworn brother"; "sworn enemies"
Usage examples
Mr Stump, you may rely upon my pledged word."
Was there another to whom she had pledged her pure and passionate soul?
Captain Kerns in charge at the Fort, pledged his aid, and influence to the cause of relief.
That was the chart which he had just solemnly pledged himself to the country faithfully to follow.
Whenever a knight's word was pledged (it mattered not how rashly) it was to be redeemed at any price.
All of us Englishmen, and all pledged to the same cause--to obey our leader and to rescue the innocent."
Promise me solemnly that nothing will influence you to alter the course on which we now stand pledged to one another."
I joined a society, pledged to work 'for a better future.' According to my lights, I do what poor work I can in that spirit."
My father!" she cried, turning now toward Count William, whose attention had been drawn to the dispute, "the Lord of Arkell is pledged to face your lions!"
He then sought out the leader of the fortunate expedition, and having pledged himself to the strictest secrecy, obtained the fullest particulars relating to the adventure.