pledge

Definitions

1. 1noun

   The transfer of possession of personal property from a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the contract created between the debtor and creditor by a thing being so delivered or deposited, forming a species of bailment; also, that which is so delivered or deposited; something put in pawn.

2. 2noun

   A person who undertook, or became responsible, for another; a bail; a surety; a hostage.

3. 3noun

   A hypothecation without transfer of possession.

4. 4noun

   Anything given or considered as a security for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best pledge for the performance of treaties.

5. 5noun

   A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors or the like; as, to sign the pledge; the mayor had made no pledges.

6. 6noun

   A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's health; a toast; a health.

7. 7noun

   To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch.

8. 8noun

   To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor.

9. 9noun

   To secure performance of, as by a pledge.

10. 10noun

    To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's self.

11. 11noun

    To invite another to drink, by drinking of the cup first, and then handing it to him, as a pledge of good will; hence, to drink the health of; to toast.

12. 12noun

    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

    "an assurance of help when needed"

    "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"

    Synonyms

    assurance
13. 13noun

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

    Synonyms

    toast
14. 14noun

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

15. 15noun

    a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

    "his saxophone was in pledge"

16. 16verb

    promise solemnly and formally

    "I pledge that I will honor my wife"

    Synonyms

    plight
17. 17verb

    bind or secure by a pledge

    "I was pledged to silence"

18. 18verb

    give as a guarantee

    "I pledge my honor"

19. 19verb

    propose a toast to

    "Let us toast the birthday girl!"

    "Let's drink to the New Year"

    Synonyms

    drinksalutetoastwassail
20. 20verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    subscribe