noun
a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
Examples
- his saxophone was in pledge
noun
someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
noun
a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
Synonyms
noun
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
Synonyms
Examples
- an assurance of help when needed
- signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
verb
promise solemnly and formally
Synonyms
Examples
- I pledge that I will honor my wife
verb
pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
Synonyms
Examples
- I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station
verb
propose a toast to
Synonyms
Examples
- Let us toast the birthday girl!
- Let's drink to the New Year
verb
give as a guarantee
Examples
- I pledge my honor
verb
bind or secure by a pledge
Examples
- I was pledged to silence