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pledge

The correct spelling is pledge.

How to pronounce pledge

/plɛdʒ/
noun

IPA: /plɛdʒ/

Say it like: Ple-j

The correct spelling is pledge. A solemn promise to do something.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A solemn promise to do something.
  2. 2.A security to guarantee payment of a debt.
  3. 3.A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved.
  4. 4.A drinking toast.

verb

  1. 1.To make a solemn promise (to do something).
  2. 2.To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
  3. 3.To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.

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