pledge

• Nom désignant une promesse solennelle, un engagement ou une assurance de faire ou de s'abstenir de faire quelque chose, ainsi que ce qui est donné en gage ou en garantie.

A noun referring to a solemn promise, commitment, or undertaking to do or refrain from doing something.

1. Promise or commitmentB2formal

   A serious promise or agreement to do something.

   engagement

   • He made a pledge to donate money to the charity.
   • The politician kept her campaign pledge to reduce taxes.
   • They signed a pledge to protect the environment.

   Synonymesassurancecommitmentcovenantguaranteeoathpactpromiseundertakingvowword

2. Item given as securityB2formal

   Something valuable given as a guarantee that a debt will be paid or a promise kept.

   Objet donné en garantie

   • He left his watch as a pledge for the loan.
   • The ring was used as a pledge for the borrowed money.
   • The pawnbroker accepted the jewelry as a pledge.

   Synonymescollateraldepositguaranteepawnsecuritysurety

3. Member of a fraternity or sororityB2informalamerican

   A person who has promised to join a fraternity or sorority and is undergoing a trial period.

   Récipiendaire d'une fraternité ou d'une sororité

   • The new pledge had to complete several initiation tasks.
   • She became a pledge for the sorority last semester.
   • The fraternity's pledges were required to attend all meetings.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de promettre formellement ou de s'engager à faire quelque chose, ou de donner quelque chose en gage ou en garantie.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a formal promise or commitment to do something, or to give something as security.

1. Promise solemnlyB2formal

   To make a serious or formal promise to do something.

   promettre solennellement

   • He pledged to support the charity for life.
   • The government pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
   • She pledged her loyalty to the organization.

   Synonymesavowcommitcontractcovenantpromiseswearundertakevow

2. Give as securityB2formal

   To give something as a guarantee or security for a loan or contract.

   Engager comme garantie

   • They pledged their house as collateral for the loan.
   • He pledged his watch to the pawnbroker.
   • The company pledged its assets to secure the debt.

   Synonymesguaranteehockhypothecatemortgagepawn

3. Commit to a causeB2formal

   To formally commit to support a cause, organization, or activity.

   S'engager envers une cause

   • She pledged $1000 to the local hospital fund.
   • Many citizens pledged their time to the community project.
   • He pledged his allegiance to the flag.

   Synonymescommitdedicatedevoteenlistpromiseswearundertakevow

   Antonymesabandonforsakerenouncerepudiate