pled

Meanings

• Verb

  To promise or pledge, especially solemnly.

  - "He pledged his loyalty to the company."
  - "She pledged to help her friend move."
  - "They pledged their love to each other."

• Verb

  To admit (oneself) as guilty or indebted.

  - "The defendant pled guilty."
  - "He pled poverty in court."
  - "The company pled bankruptcy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈplɛd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88681570"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pled
pledged , ledge , pledgedge , pledgedged

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Variants

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plead , pleadable , pleaded , pleader , pleaders , pleading , pleadingly , pleads , pled , plead the Fifth , plead the fifth , plead the Fifth Amendment , pleads the Fifth , pleads the fifth , pleads the Fifth Amendment , pleading the Fifth , pleading the fifth , pleading the Fifth Amendment , pled the Fifth , pled the fifth , pled the Fifth Amendment

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Etymology

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From Old English plegan, meaning 'to promise, pledge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pled' comes from the Old English word 'plegan', which means 'to promise, pledge'.

2. In some legal contexts, a person can 'plead the Fifth Amendment' to refuse to answer questions that could incriminate them.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pledge: An object given as a guarantee of the fulfillment of a promise or the payment of a debt.

2. Promise: A commitment or assurance that one will perform a particular action or deliver a particular thing.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pled' has been used in various contexts such as promises made between characters, oaths taken, and confessions of guilt. In art, it has been depicted in paintings and sculptures representing loyalty, commitment, and confession.

How to Memorize "pled"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making a promise or pledge. Imagine yourself making a vow to someone or something, and the importance and weight of that commitment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pled' with the idea of commitment, loyalty, and promises.
   - Think of the word 'pledged' in the context of a fraternity or sorority pledge ceremony.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' to remember the past tense of the verb 'pled': 'pledged'.

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