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PLEDGES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Pledges.

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
toast

A binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

Example: "An assurance of help when needed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assurance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commitmentdedication
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pledges - as a verb

Promise solemnly and formally

Example: "I pledge that i will honor my wife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plight
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assurepromise
Hyponyms (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)
subscribe

Propose a toast to

Example: "Let us toast the birthday girl!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drinksalutetoastwassail
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
honorhonourreward
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give as a guarantee

Example: "I pledge my honor"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chargeconsign
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bind or secure by a pledge

Example: "I was pledged to silence"

Example Sentences

"He made several pledges to improve the environment."
"The organization collected donations and pledges to support the cause."
"Many students took pledges to abstain from drugs and alcohol."
"The school held a fundraising event to gather pledges for new equipment."
"Despite financial difficulties, they managed to fulfill their financial pledges to the community center."
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Word Game Points

Is PLEDGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pledges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLEDGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PLEDGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pledges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLEDGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PLEDGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pledges is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLEDGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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