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- DictionaryPlight/plīt/
verb
- 1. pledge or promise solemnly (one's faith or loyalty): archaic "men to plighted vows were faithful"
an unpleasant or difficult situation: the plight of the sick and the poor. (Definition of plight from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Dictionary definition of plight. A difficult or challenging situation or condition, typically one that involves adversity, suffering, or distress. "The organization was established to address the plight of children living in poverty." Detailed meaning of plight.
Plight definition: a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one. See examples of PLIGHT used in a sentence.
What does the verb plight mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb plight , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.
noun A solemn promise or engagement concerning a matter of serious personal moment; solemn assurance or pledge. To engage by solemn promise; pledge; engage or bind one's self by pledging: as, to plight one's hand, word, honor, faith, truth, vows, etc. Synonyms Pledge, Plight.
plaIt. features: Word Combinations ( noun) Definition of plight. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
