Pledge Definition & Meaning
pledge
- noun
- a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his saxophone was in pledge"
- someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
- a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
- a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"
- verb
- promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife"
- pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals; "I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station"
- propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
- give as a guarantee; "I pledge my honor"
- bind or secure by a pledge; "I was pledged to silence"
"Pledge" in song lyrics
See how pledge is used in real songs:
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"Enough times to splice anti-Christ's favorite pledge"
Aesop Rock — Big Bang -
"I bake the date up for my pledge"
Aesop Rock — Flashflood -
"To pledge or not to pledge"
Aztlan Underground — Lemon Pledge
Words that rhyme with pledge
Usage tips for "pledge"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pledge" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pledge to find words that pair well.