pledge

phonetic symbol: / plédʒ / 

pledge - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
e.g.)
・signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
assurance

[ noun ]
■ a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
toast

[ noun ]
■ someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

[ noun ]
■ a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
e.g.)
・his saxophone was in pledge

[ verb ]
■ promise solemnly and formally
e.g.)
・I pledge that I will honor my wife
plight

[ verb ]
■ bind or secure by a pledge
e.g.)
・I was pledged to silence

[ verb ]
■ give as a guarantee
e.g.)
・I pledge my honor

[ verb ]
■ propose a toast to
drink , salute , toast , wassail

[ verb ]
■ pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
e.g.)
・I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station
subscribe

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