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PLEDGE

Definition:

[noun] a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his saxophone was in pledge"
[noun] someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
[noun] a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
Synonyms: toast
[noun] 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"
Synonyms: assurance
[verb] promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that will honor my wife"
Synonyms: plight
[verb] 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"
Synonyms: subscribe
[verb] propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
Synonyms: toast, drink, salute, wassail
[verb] give as a guarantee; "I pledge my honor"
[verb] bind or secure by a pledge; "I was pledged to silence"