PLEDGE
Scrabble letter values: P3L1E1D2G2E1 = 10
Definition
- noun a deposit of personal property as security for a debt.
- noun someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group.
- noun a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event. — synonyms: toast
- noun a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something. — synonyms: assurance
- verb promise solemnly and formally. — synonyms: plight
- verb pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals. — synonyms: subscribe
- verb propose a toast to. — synonyms: toast, drink, salute, wassail
- verb give as a guarantee.
- verb bind or secure by a pledge.
Examples
- “his saxophone was in pledge”
- “an assurance of help when needed”
- “signed a pledge never to reveal the secret”