Pledge
 

pledge
noun1.a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his saxophone was in pledge"2.someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group3.a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event4.a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"[syn: assurance]
verb1.promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife"2.pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals; "I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station"3.propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"[syn: toast]4.give as a guarantee; "I pledge my honor"5.bind or secure by a pledge; "I was pledged to silence"