PLEDGING Synonyms

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

• a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury

• any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

• the trade of a funeral director

• perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

• make a set of changes permanent

• give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

• cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution

• confer a trust upon

• make an investment

• engage in or perform

• transfer to another place so something can be kept or preserved

• give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

• open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building

• inscribe or address by way of compliment

• set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church

• give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

• dedicate

• set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use

• a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

• make a vow; promise

• dedicate to a deity by a vow

• slices of bread that have been toasted

• a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention

• a person in desperate straits; someone doomed

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

• make brown and crisp by heating

• propose a toast to

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

• a statement intended to inspire confidence

• a British term for some kinds of insurance

• a single serving of a beverage

• the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess

• any liquid suitable for drinking

• any large deep body of water

• the act of swallowing

• take in liquids

• consume alcohol

• propose a toast to

• be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to

• drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

• a solemn pledge of fidelity

• give to in marriage

• promise solemnly and formally

• an act of honor or courteous recognition

• a formal military gesture of respect

• an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

• propose a toast to

• greet in a friendly way

• express commendation of

• become noticeable

• honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

• recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

• offer to buy, as of stocks and shares

• mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)

• adopt as a belief

• pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals

• receive or obtain regularly

• a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas

• celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities

• propose a toast to