pledge meaning and definition

PLEDGE noun

Definition of pledge (noun)

1. a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
   • "his saxophone was in pledge"
2. someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
3. a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
   • synonyms: toast
4. 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

PLEDGE verb

Definition of pledge (verb)

1. promise solemnly and formally
   • "I pledge that I will honor my wife"
   • synonyms: plight
2. 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
3. propose a toast to
   • "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
   • synonyms: drink, salute, toast, wassail
4. give as a guarantee
   • "I pledge my honor"
5. bind or secure by a pledge
   • "I was pledged to silence"