to pledge
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4.1
- verb
- /plɛdʒ/
- Formal
:
comprometerse a
- President Gorbachev has pledged to restore the rule of law in the Soviet Union.
- pledge allegiance
- pledge to support
- pledge to respect
President Trump during his campaign pledged to essentially dismantle the EPA.
- President Trump during his campaign pledged to essentially dismantle the EPA.
- That's fine, but once you wear that scarf, you're saying I pledge allegiance to that religion.
- Have you have you seen that recent video of all those guys pledging allegiance to Trump?
- The settlers were told that they were on the King's land illegally and would have to go unless they pledged allegiance to him.
- Yes, people are so skeptical about this vaccine that the drug companies had to come out and pledge that they're not going to rush things.
- These countries have all pledge to electrify transportation.
- But I pledge my respect for Alfredo, man.
Examples
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So, to you, her daughters, I pledge my friendship.
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Upon taking office, Klein pledged to eliminate the provincial deficit and eventually the provincial debt.
Academic text (2017) -
I did pledge that I will serve the United States if needed.
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Gentlemen, we have pledged our honor.
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We pledge ourselves to thee.
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I do pledge never to reveal what I receive in confidence here.
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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
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To one and all, I pledge, from this day forward, to rule my kingdom with wisdom and valor.
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President Trump during his campaign pledged to essentially dismantle the EPA.
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I pledge to support my community by volunteering at the shelter every weekend.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To say you will do something for sure
∞
4.6
To make a serious promise, often in court
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3.5
To make a serious promise to do or not do something
64
3.5
Make a formal written agreement to have someone do work
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8.1
To make a formal written promise with another person or group
Antonyms
Compounds
A person who answers calls and records donations people promise to give during a fundraiser
How Solemn
- Formal
∞
4.6
- Formal
166
4.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word pledge comes from an old French word plege meaning 'promise' or 'security', and to pledge originally meant to give your word or give something as a guarantee. So to pledge now is to make a formal promise or to give something as a guarantee.