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Pledge: meaning, definitions and examples

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pledge

 

[ plษ›dส’ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

promise

A solemn promise or undertaking.

Synonyms

commitment, promise, vow

Examples of usage

  • He made a pledge to donate to the charity every month.
  • She took a pledge to always tell the truth.
  • We need your pledge to support our cause.
Context #2 | Noun

security

Something given as security for the performance of an action or the fulfillment of a contract.

Synonyms

collateral, guarantee, security

Examples of usage

  • He put up his car as a pledge for the loan.
  • The house was used as a pledge for the business deal.
Context #3 | Verb

commitment

To commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.

Synonyms

promise, swear, vow

Examples of usage

  • She pledged to continue the project until completion.
  • They pledged their loyalty to the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "pledge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compromisso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคœเฅเคžเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Versprechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ janji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ั†ัะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obietnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช“็ด„ (ใ›ใ„ใ‚„ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท promesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ promesa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝ์†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slib

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sฤพub

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฟ่ฏบ (chรฉngnuรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obljuba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loforรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒำ™ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™d

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ promesa

Etymology

The word 'pledge' originated from the Old French word 'plege', meaning 'a promise'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of a pledge has been an important part of human interactions throughout history, symbolizing trust, commitment, and security.

See also: pledged, pledger, pledges.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,262 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.