nounπShareA solemn promise to do something."The students made pledges to be respectful and responsible in the classroom. "politicsgovernmentstatesocietylawmoralvalueactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA security to guarantee payment of a debt."The bank held the borrower's stocks as pledges against the loan. "financebusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved."Several pledges are waiting to be initiated into the fraternity. "culturegrouporganizationeducationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drinking toast.""At the wedding reception, heartfelt pledges were offered to the happy couple, wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness." "drinkculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a solemn promise (to do something)."The students pledges to respect their teacher and classmates. "moralstatementactiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deposit something as a security; to pawn."To get money for a new computer, Sarah pledged her grandfather's antique watch. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health."At the wedding, the groom pledges his love to the bride by raising his glass and drinking to her happiness. "drinkcultureritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
