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pledge

Pronunciation: [plɛdʒ]

Word

Learn how to use pledge in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “commitment”

(noun) a promise to do something or to support someone. When you pledge, you are saying you will definitely try to keep your word about what you are agreeing to.

Example

He made a pledge to read every night to help improve his skills.

Example

She broke her pledge to donate to the charity this year.

Example

What pledge did you make at the beginning of the school year?

Context: “commitment”

(verb) to promise or agree to do something. When you pledge, you tell someone you will definitely do what you say you will do.

Example

They pledged to help clean up the park every month.

Example

He did not pledge to finish his homework on time.

Example

Will you pledge to support your friend in the competition?

Context: “finance”

(noun) an item or property that is given as security for a loan. If someone lends you money, they may ask for a pledge to make sure you pay it back.

Example

She offered her car as a pledge to secure the loan.

Example

He didn't have any valuable pledge to offer the bank for the loan.

Example

What kind of pledge did you use to get the money?

How to pronounce pledge

Pronunciation: [plɛdʒ]

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