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