n. a solemn pledge of fidelity

n. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people"

v. promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that will honor my wife"

v. give to in marriage

n. a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"

n. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"

n. a condition or position in which you find yourself; "the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils"; "found herself in a very fortunate situation"

n. a possible event or occurrence or result

n. the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"

n. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"

n. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; "the present international situation is dangerous"; "wondered how such a state of affairs had come about"; "eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation"- Franklin D.Roosevelt

n. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context"

n. an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty; "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis"

n. a state in which martial law applies; "the governor declared a state of emergency"

n. the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy); "he is currently suffering financial embarrassments"

n. an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation

n. a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun"

n. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

n. the prevailing psychological state; "the climate of opinion"; "the national mood had changed radically since the last election"

n. a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose

v. give to in marriage

v. promise solemnly; take an oath

v. give personal assurance; guarantee; "Will he vouch for me?"

v. promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that will honor my wife"

v. make a promise or commitment