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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