Plight your troth

verb

To promise to marry or be faithful to someone.

He plighted his troth to his sweetheart before he left for war.
Visual representation of "plight your troth" - To promise to marry or be faithful to someone.

Often appears as...

  • plight one's troth
  • have plighted their troth

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Formal

Literary

verb

To promise to marry or be faithful to someone.

He plighted his troth to his sweetheart before he left for war.
Visual representation of "plight your troth" - To promise to marry or be faithful to someone.

Often appears as...

  • plight one's troth
  • have plighted their troth

Usage tips

Formal

Literary

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Literary Use

Used in classic literature and historical contexts, not in modern conversations.

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In the novel, the knight plighted his troth to his lady.
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Romantic Commitment

Emphasizes a deep romantic promise, more than just a casual agreement.

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With a kiss, they plighted their troth under the moonlight.
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Solemn Vow

Describes a serious and earnest commitment, one that's not taken lightly.

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Before sailing, he vowed to return and plighted his troth to her.
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