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Definition pledge in British English

pledge verb

[transitive] verb
/pledʒ/
1

to promise seriously and publicly to do something

Example

Britain, France, and Germany were among the countries pledging their support.

Example

He has pledged to fight for a fairer system.

Example

The President has pledged that putting the economy right will be his top priority.

Example

They have pledged themselves to root out state corruption.

Synonyms and related words
promise commit swear
1.1

to promise a certain amount of money for a particular purpose

Example

The international community pledged $500 million for economic reconstruction.

Synonyms and related words
promise commit swear
2

to give something valuable to someone as a way of promising that you will pay them money later

Example

His home is pledged as security against the loans.

Synonyms and related words
borrowing powers borrowings call it quits
Definition pledge in British English