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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
A sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky proposition
A call to a gathering of people to raise their glasses and drink together in honour of a person or thing, or an instance of drinking in this way
A legal document authorizing actions or conduct related to the administration of justice
An arrangement to receive something, typically a publication, regularly by paying in advance
A responsibility or duty assigned to someone
The assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower
Money in coins or notes, as distinct from cheques, money orders, or credit
A person or thing whose presence or behaviour is likely to put one at a disadvantage
A moral or legal obligation
Money paid to someone for work or services
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 state with assurance that a report or fact is true
To set apart for a special use
To bet money or something else in a gamble
Contribute or undertake to contribute a certain sum of money to a fund, project, or cause, typically on a regular basis
Decide on conditions
To raise one's glass as a toast
To take for temporary use
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