Question

How do you use the verb ‘plight’ in a sentence?

Answer 1

Hint: A verb is an action word that describes the action being taken place in a sentence. The verb “plight” means to pledge in an engagement to marry, or to give in pledge as one’s words. Example:-He loved her very much, so he plighted to marry her.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss the use of the word ‘plight’ in a sentence as a verb.
For the entire year, nobody was concerned for the common people. The issues they face on daily basis were left unattended. Problems like poverty, unemployment, lack of education, condition of women, rising crimes etc. were ignored by the authorities. And now, when the elections are round the corner, the politicians plight to fix everything.

Shaw has always been a notorious child. One day he bullied his classmate. He misled him and told him that the next day is a fancy dress competition. His friend believed him and came in a fancy attire. On learning that he was lied to by Shaw, he got so upset and also was disappointed by the embarrassment. Shaw realised his mistake and took a plight to never bother an innocent person ever again.
Rosh loved Jessica a lot, so one day he proposed to her and plighted to marry her.

The government came to examine the situation of the flood hit areas. The after effects were so bad that the government has decided to plight aid in whatever way possible.

Note:The word ‘plight’ is also a noun which means struggles or a bad phase. Example: The plight of the poor can not be realised by sitting in air considered rooms. Example: Sara’s plight was unbearable after she met with an accident.