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pledge
Definition
To pledge or make a pledge means to formally and solemnly promise to do something or give something.
- In the Old Testament the officials of Israel pledged to be loyal to King David.
- The term "pledge" also refers 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.