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Plural for a solemn promise or undertaking
“It is my pledge to you that when the war is over, I will do my best to see that you are put back into decent jobs.”
Plural for a thing that is given as security for the fulfillment of a contract or the payment of a debt
“Russia, however, will retain Manchuria as a pledge for the loan.”
Plural for a token or sign of love, favor, or loyalty
“As a pledge of his loyalty to them, Jaffeir places Belvidera in the charge of their leader.”
Plural for a newcomer, especially to a college or university
“None of the brothers had been able to get a date with her. Imagine the abuse that a lowly pledge would suffer if they found out.”
Plural for an act of betting a sum of money, or the sum of money used to bet
Plural for commitment made by a political candidate, expressed in their manifesto, platform, or program
Plural for informal assurance or agreement, often childish or playful
Plural for a legal document authorizing actions or conduct related to the administration of justice
Plural for a form of secured loan, typically to purchase property
Plural for a responsibility or duty assigned to someone
Plural for a monetary gift or contribution
Plural for money or payment that is owed or due
Plural for money paid to someone for work or services
To establish or stipulate as a previous condition
To promise or make a guarantee to do something
“She had one week to ensure the wages were paid, or to pledge that the contractor would not be given any more business.”
To give, especially money or donations towards a cause
“He would pledge his wealth towards the rebels' destruction.”
To put up as security on a loan
“It is necessarily your best option to pledge your home as collateral for the loan.”
To set apart for a special use
To enter into a formal and legally binding agreement
To bet money or something else in a gamble
To raise one's glass as a toast
To revel in a noisy, lively way, typically with alcohol
To take for temporary use
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