pledge

Definition

  • n. a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
  • n. someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
  • n. a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
  • v. promise solemnly and formally

Word forms

Past participle
pledged
Past tense
pledged
Present participle
pledging
Third person singular
pledges

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He made a pledge to support the charity every month.

  2. vt.

    She pledged to always be there for her friends.