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Meaning of the word pledge in English

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pledge

US /pledʒ/
UK /pledʒ/
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Noun

1.

a solemn promise or undertaking

Example:
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He made a pledge to support his family.
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The charity received a large pledge from an anonymous donor.
Synonym:
promisevowoathcommitmentguarantee
2.

a thing that is given as security for the fulfillment of a contract or in return for a loan

Example:
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He put his watch up as a pledge for the loan.
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The ring was held as a pledge until the debt was paid.
Synonym:
securitycollateralguaranteedeposit

Verb

1.

commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise

Example:
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All members must pledge allegiance to the flag.
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The company pledged to reduce its carbon emissions.
Synonym:
promisevowswearcommitundertake
2.

deposit (an article) as security for a loan

Example:
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He had to pledge his car to get the necessary funds.
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Many valuable items were pledged at the pawn shop.
Synonym:
pawnmortgagehypothecatedeposit
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