American English pronunciation
How to pronounce pledge
IPA transcription: [p'lɛdʒ]
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Noun
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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”
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a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
“his saxophone was in pledge”
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someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
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a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
Verb
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promise solemnly and formally
“I pledge that I will honor my wife”
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propose a toast to
“Let us toast the birthday girl!”
“Let's drink to the New Year”
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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”
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give as a guarantee
“I pledge my honor”
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bind or secure by a pledge
“I was pledged to silence”
Usage examples
- By donating a certain pledge level, they receive incentives for their support.
- The government of the Mexican Federal District also pledged to help with relief efforts.
- Amongst his pledges was a re-negotiation and ratification of a mini-treaty without a referendum.
- Presumably William died before he could redeem his pledge.
- The time is not come for your standing pledged to one another.
- National broadcasters have abandoned an earlier pledge to restrict their online activities.
- Both albums were self-released and funded via the Pledgemusic crowdfunding website.
- The United States had pledged the new government their support.
- Following the prayer, the Senate recites the Pledge of Allegiance.
- However, by the late Republic, land and buildings were increasingly pledged in pignus arrangements.