PLEDGE

Definition

1. noun a deposit of personal property as security for a debt.
2. noun someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group.
3. noun a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event. — synonyms: toast
4. noun a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something. — synonyms: assurance
5. verb promise solemnly and formally. — synonyms: plight
6. verb pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals. — synonyms: subscribe
7. verb propose a toast to. — synonyms: toast, drink, salute, wassail
8. verb give as a guarantee.
9. verb bind or secure by a pledge.