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to pledge
01
to formally promise to do something
Transitive: to pledge to do sth
Examples
He pledged to support the charity throughout his life.
The organization pledges to promote sustainability in all its operations.
02
to propose a toast to someone or something
Transitive: to pledge sb | to pledge sb on an event
Examples
He pledged the newlyweds, wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness together.
She pledged her best friend on her birthday.
03
to make a binding agreement
Ditransitive: to pledge sb to sth
Examples
The employees were pledged to confidentiality regarding the upcoming product launch.
She was pledged to secrecy about her friend's surprise birthday party.
04
to offer or give something as security or collateral in exchange for a loan or credit
Transitive: to pledge an asset or property
Examples
He pledged his car in order to secure a loan for his business venture.
The entrepreneur pledged her valuable artwork to obtain funding for her startup company.
Pledge
01
a solemn or binding promise to act, give, or abstain from something
Examples
He made a pledge to donate half his earnings to charity.
The company renewed its pledge to reduce emissions.
02
a drink taken as a toast in someone's honor or for an occasion
Examples
They raised their glasses in a pledge to friendship.
The officer proposed a pledge to the fallen soldiers.
03
a person provisionally accepted into a club or fraternity, pending full initiation
Examples
Each pledge had to complete a series of tasks.
The fraternity assigned mentors to every pledge.
04
property or valuables given as collateral for a debt or obligation
Examples
He left his watch as a pledge for the loan.
The lender held the ring as a pledge until repayment.
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