pledge

nouns

a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

"his saxophone was in pledge"

pledge

is a type of (narrower)

any interest in a property that secures the payment of an obligation

someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

pledge

is a type of (narrower)

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

"only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family"

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

pledge, toast

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"

assurance, pledge

promise solemnly and formally

"I pledge that I will honor my wife"

pledge, plight

is derived from

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"

pledge, subscribe

is derived from

propose a toast to

"Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"

drink, pledge, salute, toast, wassail

give as a guarantee

"I pledge my honor"

pledge

is a type of (narrower)

give over to another for care or safekeeping

"consign your baggage"

bind or secure by a pledge

"I was pledged to silence"

pledge

is a type of (narrower)

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

"He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"