pledge

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Synonyms: ledge, fledge, gledge, sledge, plodge, pledgee, cledge, plenge

Antonyms: ledge, fledge, gledge, sledge, plodge, pledgee, cledge, plenge

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Verb

1. To make a [[solemn]] [[promise]] (to do something).
2. To [[deposit]] something as a [[security]]; to [[pawn]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.

Noun

1. A [[solemn]] [[promise]] to do something.
2. {{senseid|en|hostage}} An [[asset]] or [[person]] [[temporarily]] [[hand over|handed over]] to [[guarantee]] the [[fulfilment]] of something [[promise]]d, under [[threat]] of [[permanent]] loss of the thing handed over; [[surety]], [[security]], [[hostage]].
3. {{lb|en|law}} A [[bailment]] of [[personal property]] to [[secure]] [[payment]] of a [[debt]] without transfer of title.
4. {{lb|en|college slang}} A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college [[fraternity]], but is not yet formally approved.
5. A [[drinking]] [[toast]].

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