: to put or give in pledge : engage plight his troth plighter noun plight 2 of 3 noun (1) : a solemnly given pledge : engagement plight 3 of 3 noun (2) : an unfortunate, difficult, or precarious …

plight 2 1. To promise or bind by a solemn pledge, especially to betroth. 2. To give or pledge (one's word or oath, for example).

British Dictionary definitions for plight (2 of 2) to make a promise of marriage to give one's solemn promise

plight noun [ S ] uk / plaɪt / us / plaɪt / C2 an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one: the plight of the poor / homeless Few of us can be unmoved by the plight of the …

plight 1 of 2 noun as in predicament a very bad or difficult situation usually singular The recent cut in funding will only contribute to the hospital's financial plight. the plight of the unemployed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance predicament anxiety inconvenience tribulation frustration exasperation discomfort thorn aggravation nuisance

plight Add to list Share noun a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one “the woeful plight of... verb promise solemnly and formally synonyms: pledge see more see less types: show 15 types... hide 15 types... vow make... verb give to in marriage synonyms: ...

plight noun [ S ] us / plaɪt / uk / plaɪt / C2 an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one: the plight of the poor / homeless Few of us can be unmoved by the plight of the …

(n) plight In particular— A bad condition or state; a distressed or distressing condition or predicament; misfortune. (n) plight A good condition or state. plight To weave; plait; fold. See plait. plight To combine or put together in one's mind. (n) plight A fold; a plait. (n) plight An obsolete preterit and past participle of pluck.

11/12/2022 · plight in British English (plaɪt ) verb (transitive) 1. to give or pledge (one's word) he plighted his word to attempt it 2. to promise formally or pledge ( allegiance, support, etc) to plight aid 3. See plight one's troth noun 4. archaic or dialect a solemn promise, esp of engagement; pledge Collins English Dictionary.

See definition of plight on Dictionary.com noun dilemma, difficulty; situation synonyms for plight Compare Synonyms condition predicament quandary trouble circumstances corner extremity fix hole impasse jam perplexity pickle pinch scrape spot state straits bad news double trouble tight situation antonyms for plight MOST RELEVANT advantage solution