[ noun ]
■ a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
e.g.)
・signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
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assurance
[ noun ]
■ a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
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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
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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
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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
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subscribe
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