Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Pledge.
How to pronounce pledge:
US
Pledge - as a noun
A deposit of personal property as security for a debt
Example: "His saxophone was in pledge"
Someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
A binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
Example: "An assurance of help when needed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assuranceHypernyms (Closely Related)
commitmentdedicationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pledge - as a verb
Promise solemnly and formally
Example: "I pledge that i will honor my wife"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plightHypernyms (Closely Related)
assurepromiseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
Example: "I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subscribePropose a toast to
Example: "Let us toast the birthday girl!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drinksalutetoastwassailHypernyms (Closely Related)
honorhonourrewardHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give as a guarantee
Example: "I pledge my honor"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chargeconsignHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bind or secure by a pledge
Example: "I was pledged to silence"
Example Sentences
"He took a solemn pledge to always tell the truth."
"The politician made a campaign pledge to improve education."
"The organization received a generous pledge of $1 million from a philanthropist."
"They made a pledge to support each other no matter what."
"The CEO made a pledge to reduce the company's carbon footprint."
Word Game Points
Is PLEDGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pledge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PLEDGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PLEDGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pledge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPLEDGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PLEDGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pledge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLEDGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
