2 entries found for pledge.
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Function: noun
Text: 1 something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise <I was required to leave my keys as a pledge that I would bring the car back>
Synonyms gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, security
Related Words bail, bond; deposit, down payment; surety, warranty; oath, promise, word; commitment, compact, contract, covenant; recognizance
2 a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something <I give you my pledge that I won't interfere with your marriage> -- see PROMISE