CEFR C1

pledge

noun

Meaning

A serious or formal promise to do a particular thing, or a written or spoken statement that says you will do something.

Examples

The company made a pledge to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% in the next decade.
Many people signed a pledge to donate blood regularly.

Synonyms: promise, vow, commitment, assurance, oath

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pledge (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /plɛdʒ/

Definition

A serious or formal promise to do a particular thing, or a written or spoken statement that says you will do something.

Examples

The company made a pledge to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% in the next decade.
Many people signed a pledge to donate blood regularly.
She gave her solemn pledge that she would never reveal the secret.

How to Use pledge

pledge to do something (prepositional phrase): To promise to perform a specific action. — "The candidate pledged to lower taxes if elected."
pledge something (collocation): To make a promise, especially of money or support. — "She pledged her full support for the campaign."
pledge something for something (prepositional phrase): To offer something as security for a debt or obligation. — "He pledged his house for the loan."

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