plight
noun
a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one.
have plighted
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present perfectof plight.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"Otherwise would she have plighted her troth to me?" cried Eric.
From 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)
I hope I misunderstand this pledge,—or that we shall show no more regard to it than we have done to all the faith that we have plighted to vigor and resolution in our former Declaration.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 05 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
My heart it is rugg'd and tormented, I'd live wi' or die for them baith; I've done what I've often repented, To baith I have plighted my aith.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 by Various
Yes, Philip, for you have plighted your troth to her.
From Which? or, Between Two Women by Laura E. Kendell
At my urgent entreaty the other night, the first of my return, she accompanied me, and we have plighted our vows at the same altar.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by John Roby
