pledge

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

- his saxophone was in pledge

Definition categories: possession

2. someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

Definition categories: person, member

3. a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

Similar word(s): toast

Definition categories: food, drink

4. a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

- signed a pledge never to reveal the secret

Similar word(s): assurance

Definition categories: communication, commitment, dedication

verb

1. promise solemnly and formally

- I pledge that I will honor my wife

Similar word(s): plight

Definition categories: communication, assure, promise

2. 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

Similar word(s): subscribe

Definition categories: possession, donate

3. propose a toast to

Similar word(s): drink, salute, toast, wassail

Definition categories: consumption, honor, honour, reward

4. give as a guarantee

- I pledge my honor

Definition categories: communication, charge, consign

5. bind or secure by a pledge

- I was pledged to silence

Definition categories: communication, bind, hold, obligate, oblige