Dictionary Check: pledge

"pledge" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

Example: "his saxophone was in pledge"
noun

someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

noun

a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

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noun

a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

Example: "an assurance of help when needed"
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verb

promise solemnly and formally

Example: "I pledge that I will honor my wife"
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verb

pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals

Example: "I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station"
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