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Pledge

Verb / pledʒ / Another word for pledge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a promise or commitment to do something.

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Common collocations

  • make a pledge
  • pledge allegiance
  • pledge support
  • pledge to do
  • pledge a sum
  • pledge of allegiance
  • pledge of support

Word family

noun pledge
verb pledge
adjective pledged

Usage note

While 'pledge' can be used informally, it often carries a more serious or formal connotation than 'promise'. It implies a strong commitment, often to a cause or a significant action.

Example sentences

  1. She made a pledge to recycle every day.
  2. He pledged to help his friend with their homework.
  3. The company pledged to donate a portion of their profits to charity.
  4. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
  5. The students pledged to be respectful to their teachers and classmates.

Quotes

  • Let us all pledge to protect this noble land and its inhabitants with all our might and all our hearts. - Dalai Lama
  • I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands, one Savior, crucified, risen, and coming again, with life and liberty for all who believe. - Dan Quayle
  • I pledge to you today that as long as I have a breath of life in my body, I will never give up. - Elizabeth Smart

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