2pledge verb
pledges; pledged; pledg·ing 1 [+ obj] : to formally promise to give or do (something)
▪ Her family pledged $100,000 toward the construction of a new school. ▪ He called to pledge money to the charity. ▪ We've all pledged (our) loyalty/support/allegiance to the organization. ▪ Every morning, we pledge allegiance to the flag. ▪ teenagers who have pledged not to start smoking ▪ During his campaign, he pledged that he would not raise taxes. 2 [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to formally promise something
▪ She pledged herself to silence. [=she promised that she would not say anything] ▪ The chefs are pledged to keep the restaurant's special recipe a secret. 3 [+ obj] : to give (something) as a way to show that you will keep your promise to someone
▪ He pledged his paintings as collateral/security for a loan. 4 US : to promise to join (a college fraternity or sorority) [+ obj] ▪ She pledged the sorority as a freshman. [no obj] ▪ A few of his friends pledged to/with fraternities.
▪ Her family pledged $100,000 toward the construction of a new school. ▪ He called to pledge money to the charity. ▪ We've all pledged (our) loyalty/support/allegiance to the organization. ▪ Every morning, we pledge allegiance to the flag. ▪ teenagers who have pledged not to start smoking ▪ During his campaign, he pledged that he would not raise taxes.
▪ She pledged herself to silence. [=she promised that she would not say anything] ▪ The chefs are pledged to keep the restaurant's special recipe a secret.
▪ He pledged his paintings as collateral/security for a loan.
