What is the meaning of the word "pledge"?
Definitions:
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a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
noun
- I had to put my saxophone in pledge to qualify for a loan.
- I had to put my saxophone in pledge to qualify for a loan.
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bind or secure by a pledge
verb
- I was pledged to silence
- I was pledged to silence
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give as a guarantee
verb
- I pledge my honor
- I pledge my honor
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pay an amount of money as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
verb
- I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station.
- I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station.
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promise solemnly and formally
verb
- I pledge that I will honor my wife
- I pledge that I will honor my wife