pledge
Pronunciation: [plɛdʒ]
Word
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?
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