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Meaning of pledge
A promise or agreement to do something.
Etymology of pledge
The word "pledge" originated from Old French "plege", from medieval Latin "plevium", from "plevius", meaning "hostage" or "security", which is derived from the Latin word "plebere", meaning "to bail" or "to redeem"
Synonyms
vow
promise
guarantee
undertaking
commitment
assurance
oath
swear
avow
contract
bond
obligation
agreement
covenant
warranty
security
assurance
undertaking
engagement
pact
treaty
alliance
vow
dedication
devotion
faithfulness
fidelity
loyalty
allegiance
fealty
obligation
responsibility
duty
liability
Definitions
- A solemn promise or undertaking to do or give something
- A thing given or held as security for the fulfillment of a promise or undertaking
- A person who is given as a hostage or security for the fulfillment of a promise or undertaking
Usage Examples
- The company made a pledge to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% in the next five years
- She made a pledge to donate to charity every month
- The government made a pledge to increase funding for education
Antonyms
refusal
denial
rejection
disobedience
neglect
abandonment
betrayal
breach
violation
infringement
noncompliance
disobedience
defiance
renunciation
repudiation
disavowal
withdrawal
retraction
cancellation
nullification
avoidance
evasion