given one's word

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engaged adj.
plighted adj.

ADJECTIVE

engaged

Synonyms

STRONGEST

committed hooked matched

STRONG

affianced betrothed bound contracted intended pinned pledged plighted ringed steady

WEAK

asked for future going steady spoken for

Antonyms

WEAK

available disengaged inoperable not working uninvolved

ADJECTIVE

plighted

Synonyms

STRONG

affianced betrothed bound committed contracted hooked intended matched pinned pledged ringed steady

WEAK

asked for future going steady spoken for

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given one's word

Therefore, we are taught, that once given one’s word must be abided by so that it will be as stable and as much to be relied upon as an oath.”

From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Lucy Foster Madison

given one's word

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