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pledge::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | assurance |
| Type of | commitment, dedication |
| Has types | plight, guarantee, troth, vow, warrant, warrantee, warranty |
signed a pledge never to reveal the secret.
pledge::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | security interest |
| Has types | pawn |
his saxophone was in pledge.
pledge::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | fellow member, member |
Examples of pledge
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When people sign the pledge, they have abdicated their objectivity and openness.
From the sacbee.com
The military's pledge not to fire on the Egyptian people will be tested as well.
From the dispatchpolitics.com
Ross has been hawkish on Iran, but he agrees with Obama's pledge to start talks.
From the time.com
The 100 Thing Challenge is a pledge to cull your belongings to a mere 100 items.
From the time.com
With Monday's conviction, it's now time for Sarkozy to make good on that pledge.
From the time.com
The pledge scheme has not worked because the pledge figure has had to be fudged.
From the thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Some companies pledge a set sum upfront to allow charity groups to budget ahead.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Harrison's widow, Olivia Harrison, said she would make a pledge to Keys'charity.
From the bostonherald.com
In his speech, Obama reiterated his pledge for a full pull-out in a year's time.
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- A deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his saxophone was in pledge"
- Promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife"
- 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"
- Someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
- A drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
- Toast: propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
- A pledge (also pawn) is a bailment or deposit of personal property to a creditor to secure repayment for some debt or engagement. , The term is also used to denote the property which constitutes the security.
- A Gunfighter's Pledge (the working title was The Pledge) is a 2008 western television film starring Luke Perry. The film premiered on Hallmark Channel in July 2008. It was filmed at Big Sky Ranch in Simi Valley, California.
- The Pledge is a term used in the U.S. state of New Hampshire for a promise by politicians not to support income taxes or sales taxes or other forms of what are known as "broad-based taxes."
