pledge

/plˈɛd‍ʒ/

/ˈpɫɛdʒ/

[verb] [noun]

to pledge

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

propose a toast to

synonyms : drink

salute

toast

wassail

to formally promise to do something

synonyms : plight

bind or secure by a pledge

give as a guarantee

pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals

synonyms : subscribe

Pledge

[NOUN]

a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

synonyms : assurance

a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

synonyms : toast

someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

Examples

1. She said the Pledge of Allegiance during the morning assembly.

2. The politician's speeches were filled with beautiful words and promises, but unfortunately, fine words butter no parsnips, and he failed to deliver on most of his campaign pledges.

3. Iran's founding document pledges death, tyranny, and the pursuit of jihad.

4. Suddenly, governments and companies all around the world were pledging their commitment to the restoration of earth's forests.

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