pledged Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb promise solemnly and formally
   plight; pledge.
   
   • I pledge that I will honor my wife
2. verb pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
   subscribe; pledge.
   
   • I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station
3. verb propose a toast to
   toast; drink; wassail; pledge; salute.
   
   • Let us toast the birthday girl!
   • Let's drink to the New Year
4. verb give as a guarantee
   pledge.
   
   • I pledge my honor
5. verb bind or secure by a pledge
   pledge.
   
   • I was pledged to silence
6. adjective satellite bound by or as if by an oath
   sworn.
   
   • according to an early tradition became his sworn brother
   • sworn enemies

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