pledge

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/plɛdʒ/ English

Definitions

noun

A solemn promise to do something.
A security to guarantee payment of a debt.
A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved.
A drinking toast.

verb

To make a solemn promise (to do something).
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.

Related words

Synonyms

commitment collateral assurance salute plight drink toast vow promise oath vowed swear guaranteed committed guarantee ensure assured commit

Associated

allegiance whoever abstain recited loyalty uphold refuse thee sorority donate pledged

Rhymes

edge allege wedge hedge ledge fledge cutting edge sedge sledge kedge

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