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to pledge
01
to propose a toast to someone or something
Transitive: to pledge sb | to pledge sb on an event
02
to formally promise to do something
Transitive: to pledge to do sth
03
to make a binding agreement
Ditransitive: to pledge sb to sth
04
to offer or give something as security or collateral in exchange for a loan or credit
Transitive: to pledge an asset or property
Pledge
01
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
02
a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
03
someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
04
a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
pledge
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pledger
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pledger
n
Example
The captain pledged the crew on the ship's final voyage.
She pledged her best friend on her birthday.
He pledged the newlyweds, wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness together.
She pledged her parents on their anniversary, expressing admiration for their enduring love.
In medieval Europe, a vassal pledged loyalty and military support to their feudal lord in exchange for land and protection.
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