Meaning & Definition of Pledge in English

1. A deposit of personal property as security for a debt

• "His saxophone was in pledge"

2. Someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

3. A drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

4. 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"

1. Promise solemnly and formally

• "I pledge that i will honor my wife"

2. 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"

3. Propose a toast to

• "Let us toast the birthday girl!"

• "Let's drink to the new year"

4. Give as a guarantee

• "I pledge my honor"

5. Bind or secure by a pledge

• "I was pledged to silence"