pledge

Meanings

• Noun

  A solemn promise or commitment, often formal and binding.

  - "He made a pledge to donate 10,000 dollars to charity."
  - "The athletes took a pledge to uphold fair play during the tournament."

• Verb

  To engage or commit oneself to a person, cause, or duty.

  - "I pledge to support you in your endeavors."
  - "The students pledged to learn and grow together."

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Pronunciation

1. /plɛdʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

commitment , collateral

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pledge
ledge , edge , plight , night , fight , bright

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Variants

List of all variants of pledge that leads to same result
pledge , pledges , pledged , pledger , pledgers , pledging , pledgor , pledgors , the Pledge of Allegiance

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Etymology

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From Old French 'pledge,' meaning 'pledge, plight, or promise.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pledge' comes from the Old French word 'pledge,' meaning 'promise, engagement, or plight.'

2. In some fraternities and sororities, new members are required to sign a pledge book as a commitment to join the organization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Covenant: A pledge is similar to a covenant, which is a formal agreement between two or more parties.

2. Oath: A pledge is a type of oath, which is a solemn promise or commitment, often made with a religious connotation.

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Culture

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In various cultures, a pledge can take on different meanings. In some, it may refer to a loyalty oath, such as the Pledge of Allegiance in the United States. In others, it may refer to a pledge drive, where individuals commit to donating a certain amount of money to an organization.

How to Memorize "pledge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a promise with their hand on a Bible or other sacred text.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pledge' with the word 'commitment'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Promise is a pledge, a commitment made.'

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