nounπShareA solemn promise to do something."The student made a pledge to study harder for the upcoming exam. "moralvaluestatementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA security to guarantee payment of a debt."The student's parents offered a pledge to guarantee their loan for college tuition. "businessfinancelawassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved."The new pledge is excited to join the fraternity, but he hasn't been officially approved yet. "cultureorganizationgroupsocietyeducationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drinking toast."Before starting the team project, Sarah made a pledge to everyone, raising her glass for a successful outcome. "drinkcultureritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a solemn promise (to do something)."My brother pledged to help me study for the upcoming exam. "moralcommunicationactionvaluestatementpoliticsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deposit something as a security; to pawn."To raise money for a new school project, Sarah pledged her grandmother's antique jewelry. "businessfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health."At the birthday party, Sarah pledged a toast to her brother's good health. "cultureritualdrinktraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
