pledge

IPA(Pronunciation)

/plɛdʒ/

Verb

transitive

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

Japanese Meaning

固い誓いを立てる、厳粛に約束する / 担保として何かを預ける、質入れする / 友情の証として、飲んで健康を祝う

What is this buttons?

We pledge to reduce our carbon emissions by fifty percent over the next decade.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

私たちは今後10年で二酸化炭素排出量を50％削減することを誓います。

Details

Sense（1）

To make a solemn promise (to do something).

pledge allegiance to the flag

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

Sense（2）

To deposit something as a security; to pawn.

Sense（3）

(transitive) To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.

HARDCASTLE [Taking the cup.] I hope you'll find it to your mind. I have prepared it with my own hands, and I believe you'll own the ingredients are tolerable. Will you be so good as to pledge me, sir? Here, Mr. Marlow, here is to our better acquaintance. [Drinks.]

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

pledges

（ present singular third-person ）

pledging

（ participle present ）

pledged

（ participle past ）

pledged

（ past ）

Details

pledge

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Download the app!

pledge

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Login

──── or ────

Sign up

──── or ────

Download the app!