Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "pledge" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

antipledge antipledging antipledging dead pledge depledge frankpledge impledge interpledge mispledge negative pledge pledgable pledge of allegiance pledgeability pledgee pledgeless pledgeling pledgemaster pledger pledgeship pledgor propledge purity pledge put in pledge repledge safe pledge take the pledge unpledged virginity pledge

Etymologically Related To

plight

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

assure bind charge commitment consign dedication donate drink fellow member hold honor honour member obligate oblige promise reward security interest

Type Of (IsA)

bailment drink member security interest

Manner Of

consign donate oblige promise

Receives Action

broken

Related Terms

oath vow

Related Terms

abstain alcohol allegiance debt deposit drinking fraternity fraternity initiate fraternity join fraternity recruit guarantee honor initiate join moisturizer oath of allegiance on honor pawn payment promise recruit security solemn toast vow wood wood moisturizer

Synonym Network

assurance commitment promise toast

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