pledge

pledge

noun

Definition of PLEDGE

1

something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise <I was required to leave my keys as a pledge that I would bring the car back>

Synonyms gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, security

Related Words bail, bond; deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel; surety, warranty; assurance, oath, promise, troth, word; commitment, compact, contract, covenant; recognizance

2

a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something <made a pledge to quit smoking>

Synonyms oath, pledge, troth, vow, word

Related Words appointment, arrangement, commitment, engagement, obligation; agreement, compact, contract, covenant; assurance, guarantee, guaranty, undertaking; bail, bond, deposit, gage, pawn, security, token, warranty