PLEDGE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

pledge 1 of 2

verb

Definition of pledge

as in to commit

to obligate by prior agreement I would love to go to dinner with you, but I've pledged myself to a play with my parents that night

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renege

as in to pawn

to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan pledged their house against the loan

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as in to vow

to make a solemn declaration of intent I pledge that I will abide by all of the rules of this organization

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pledge

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noun

ˈplej

as in guarantee

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

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as in promise

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

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Recent Examples of pledge

Verb

The military statement did not mention the many other high-profile killings that Israel has pledged to investigate throughout the war. — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The Council and the United Federation of Teachers, the local union that represents the public school paraprofessionals and pushed for the law, pledged to defend the pay boost against Mamdani’s lawsuit. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Noun

More than 300 people had died on Sacramento streets between the Vision Zero pledge in 2017 and the city council’s quick-build team vote in 2025. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The singer also announced pledges of $500,000 each from Global Citizen and Live Nation toward the cause. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pledge

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Verb

But in Saturday’s game, the cornerback’s tendency to commit errors popped up, as he was flagged for two penalties in coverage.

— Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The complaint argues that Gomez, Teefey and Pierson allegedly committed securities fraud, common-law fraud and breach of contract; the suit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of commit

Verb

While Lindsey Graham was focused on foreign policy and national security, having returned from a trip to Ukraine to visit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a day before his death, his sister has vowed to focus on issues affecting South Carolinians.

— Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The 35-year-old Fedorov was a longtime ally of Zelensky until his unexpected firing from the Defense Ministry in July, just six months after he had been appointed, vowing sweeping reforms.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of vow

Noun

The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 7th House of Partnership, highlighting promises, clients, collaborators, and close one-on-one dynamics.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
But thanks to Chris Mundy’s Lanterns, that initial promise of empowering creatives to bring their own distinct voices to the DCU has now been realized beyond dispute.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of promise

Verb

First, Babar Azam, recently reappointed as captain, rocked on to his back foot and deposited the hosts’ Jomel Warrican over long on and into the stand at the Queen’s Park Oval for six.

— Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The scammers sent Fisher what turned out to be a fake check, telling her to deposit it and use the money for the work equipment.

— Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of deposit

Verb

Darline Graham was sworn into office as her sibling's interim replacement and is now running to be his full-time replacement for a full term beginning in 2027.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Cloobeck allegedly contacted Lavie’s attorney, swore at him and threatened him, his property and members of his family, according to the complaint.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of swear

Noun

According to preliminary information, the attack killed one member of the port’s security forces.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Wald said part of her review will focus on security at the establishment and whether additional measures could have prevented the violence.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of security

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