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pledge

 
 
pronunciation:
plej
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: a serious promise.
She made a pledge to keep her friend's secret.
synonyms:
oath, promise
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part of speech: verb
inflections: pledges, pledging, pledged
definition: to promise.
He pledged his aid to the cause.
 
synonyms:
guarantee, promise
similar words:
insure
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derivations: pledgeable (adj.), pledger (n.)
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