Synonyms of pledging

pledging

verb

present participle of pledge

1

as in committing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• committing
• vowing
• mortgaging
• promising
• engaging
• trothing
• swearing
• enlisting
• betrothing
• plighting
• enrolling
• signing on
• affiancing
• contracting
• signing up
• overcommitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reneging

2

as in pawning

to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan

pledged their house against the loan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pawning
• depositing
• mortgaging
• hocking
• bonding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buying (back)
• winning (back)
• redeeming

3

as in vowing

to make a solemn declaration of intent

I pledge that I will abide by all of the rules of this organization

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vowing
• promising
• swearing
• agreeing
• covenanting
• insisting
• ensuring
• guaranteeing
• giving one's word
• declaring
• undertaking
• acceding
• consenting
• assenting
• plighting
• affirming
• asserting
• betrothing
• affiancing
• trothing
• avowing
• contracting
• averring
• engaging
• warranting
• avouching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pledging

In his first major speech as chancellor, Healey sought to reassure the markets by pledging to stick to Labour’s tax and spend fiscal rules, while trying to present a more optimistic view of Britain’s economic prospects. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026

The Irish entered this season pledging to leave no doubt about their College Football Playoff worthiness after getting left out of the field last year despite winning their last 10 regular-season games by double-digit margins. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

The Republican in California’s gubernatorial race is pledging to launch an office that would take on bureaucratic roadblocks to live entertainment and community events — featuring a title that is clearly designed to grab attention. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

As Monty, Nick Searcy plays this scene tearfully, appearing genuinely agonized over how a (40-year-old) kid as good as Jacob could’ve gotten himself into so much trouble, and pledging to get Jacob a good lawyer. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Despite the absence of new guidelines this year, most people should still be able to get the immunizations for free because private insurers are pledging to continue covering them. — Rob Stein, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

David Ellison keeps pledging that Paramount and Warner Bros will release 30 movies a year each if the infamous ParaBros merger goes through. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Founded in 2017, Birdcall touts a 1% Back program, pledging a portion of sales to support local organizations and causes. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Sep. 2026

Daniel Slim | Afp | Getty Images American Airlines has joined the growing list of employers pledging to match contributions to Trump Accounts for their employees, the company said Monday in an announcement exclusively provided to CNBC. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026