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# pledge, pledged
# pledge, pledged, pledging, pledges
## Definition:
The term “pledge” refers to formally and solemnly promising to do something or give something.
* In the Old Testament the officials of Israel pledged to be loyal to King David.
* The object given as a pledge would be returned to its owner when the promise was fulfilled.
* To “pledge” could be translate as to “formally commit to” or to “strongly promise.”
* The term “pledge” can also refer to an object given as a guarantee or promise that a debt will be paid.
* The object given as a pledge would be returned to its owner when the promise was fulfilled.
* Ways to translate “a pledge” could include “a solemn promise” or “a formal commitment” or “a guarantee” or “a formal assurance,” depending on the context.
(See also: [promise](../kt/promise.md), [oath](../other/oath.md), [vow](../kt/vow.md))