Pledge

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-23-2012

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"

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Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Pledge pledge noun1a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his saxophone was in pledge"2someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group3a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event4a 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] verb1promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife"2pay (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"3propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"[syn: toast]4give as a guarantee; "I pledge my honor"5bind or secure by a pledge; "I was pledged to silence"