Definition: a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
Usage: an assurance of help when needed; signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
Definition: a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
Main entry: pledge
Definition: someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
Main entry: pledge
Definition: a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
Usage: his saxophone was in pledge
Definition: promise solemnly and formally
Usage: I pledge that I will honor my wife
Main entry: pledge
Definition: bind or secure by a pledge
Usage: I was pledged to silence
Main entry: pledge
Definition: give as a guarantee
Usage: I pledge my honor
Main entry: wassail, salute, drink, toast, pledge
Definition: propose a toast to
Usage: Let us toast the birthday girl!; Let's drink to the New Year
Definition: pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
Usage: I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station