pledge :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

n. a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his saxophone was in pledge"

n. a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"

toast

n. a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

pledge

v. secure a loan by giving the lender a security interest in a particular asset

plight

v. promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that will honor my wife"

give as a guarantee

v. give as a guarantee; "I pledge my honor"

secure by a pledge, bind by a pledge

v. bind or secure by a pledge; "I was pledged to silence"

salute, toast, drink to, propose a toast to

v. propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"

protection, security

n. defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"

commitment, dedication

n. a message that makes a pledge

warrant, guarantee, warranty

n. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

oath, vow, swearing

n. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury

accord, treaty, pact

n. a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

authorization, mandate

n. a document giving an official instruction or command

plight, engage, betroth, affiance

v. give to in marriage

swear, promise solemnly

v. promise solemnly; take an oath

vouch

v. give personal assurance; guarantee; "Will he vouch for me?"

trust, commit, confide, entrust, intrust

v. confer a trust upon; "The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret"; "I commit my soul to God"

mortgage, convert into a debt, convey by mortgage

v. put up as security or collateral

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