Definition of pledge - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
contribute moneytr./intr. promise to contribute a sum of moneytr./intr.
- She pledged $500 to the charity fundraiser..
2.
commitmenttr. commit by a solemn promisetr.
- He pledged to improve the company's environmental policies..
3.
financetr. TECH. offer something as security for a loantr. TECH.
- He pledged his car as collateral for the loan.
Noun
1.
commitmentsolemn promise to do something
- She made a pledge to help the community.
2.
financeTECH. asset given as security for a debtTECH.
- He offered his car as a pledge for the loan.
3.
celebrationUK drinking toast in honor of someoneUK
- They raised their glasses in a pledge to the host.
4.
membershipTECH. US person in transitional membership phaseTECH. US
- The pledge must complete tasks before joining the fraternity.
Expressions with pledge
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make a serious promise to support a cause
She pledged herself to the environmental campaign.
make a formal promise to be loyal to someone or something
Every morning, students pledge allegiance to the flag.
declare support or loyalty to a cause or group
She pledged allegiance to the environmental movement.
make a serious promise or commitment
He pledged his word to support the project.
make someone promise not to tell a secret
He pledged her to secrecy before sharing the news.
commit to a cause or promise
Many activists signed the pledge to support environmental protection.
promise to abstain from sex until marriage
Many teenagers took a purity pledge at the event.
make a serious promise or commitment to someone
He gave his pledge to support the project.
person making solemn promise
The pledge taker stood proudly during the ceremony.
kept private because of a promise not to tell
The documents were shared under pledge of secrecy.
clause in a loan agreement preventing borrower from creating certain liens
The negative pledge ensured the company could not secure additional loans with its assets.
legal principle preventing denial of a pledged promise
The court applied pledge estoppel to enforce the agreement.
make a serious commitment to a cause
She will take the pledge to support the charity.
legal agreement to hold property until debt repayment
The dead pledge was signed to secure the loan.
give something as security for a loan
He put his car in pledge to secure the loan.
item given as security for a loan
She offered her jewelry as a safe pledge for the loan.
Origin of pledge
Middle English, plege (security)
Terms with pledge included in their meaning
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commitment
pledge or bind to a certain course
commitment
fail to keep a promise or pledge
promise
strong and definite promise or pledge
third party pledge
person or organization agreeing to pay if the borrower fails
ritual bond
man considered as a brother through a ritual or pledge
finance
pledge something to achieve a future benefit
commitment
violate a commitment or pledge
promise
make a solemn pledge
commitment
formal promise or pledge to do something
loyalty pledge
pledge to support a leader or cause
loan paperwork
signed written pledge to repay a set sum to someone
commitment
pledge or dedicate oneself again to a cause or activity
court procedure
formal taking back of an order, record, pledge or claim
organization
the act of formally joining a group by making a pledge
integrity
with a pledge to act with integrity
binding pledge
legal promise in a deed or contract
contract
pledge something by a formal agreement
legal pledge
solemn pledge legally equivalent to an oath
finance
pledge as security without giving up possession
relationship
acceptance or pledge of partnership, as in marriage
promises
token or pledge indicating something to come
commitment
solemn pledge of fidelity
commitment
bind someone by a pledge or security
pledge
expressing a vow to take you as spouse during a wedding ceremony
Examples of pledge in a sentence
He pledged to donate $1000 annually. She pledged to donate half of her earnings. They pledged to support the new community center. She pledged her jewelry to secure the bank loan. The company pledged its assets for the financial agreement. He gave a pledge to donate annually.
The pledge was signed by all members. The house was used as a pledge for the mortgage. Jewelry was accepted as a pledge against the debt. At dinner, she offered a pledge to the newlyweds. The captain proposed a pledge to the retiring coach. Each pledge is assigned a mentor during initiation. The pledge attended all the meetings to learn about the group.
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- French:promettre de verser, promesse, ...
- German:zusagen, Versprechen, ...
- Italian:promettere, promessa, ...
- Spanish:prometer, compromiso, ...
- Portuguese:comprometer-se, promessa, ...
- Chinese:捐助, 承诺, ...
- Japanese:誓約する, 誓い, ...
- Arabic:تَعَهَّدَ, تعهُّد, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְחַיֵּב לִתְרוֹם, הַבְטָחָה, ...
- Russian:обещать, обещание, ...
- Ukrainian:пожертвувати, обіцянка, ...
- Hindi:धन देने का वचन देना, प्रतिज्ञा, ...
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