"pledge" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: security interest - any interest in a property that secures the payment of an obligation

subtypes: pawn - an article deposited as security
is a type of: fellow member, member - one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
is a type of: drink - a single serving of a beverage

same as: toast
is a type of: commitment, dedication - a message that makes a pledge
subtypes:
- guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty - a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
- guarantee - an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true
- plight, troth - a solemn pledge of fidelity
- vow - a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
same as: assurance

Verb

is a type of: assure, promise - make a promise or commitment
subtypes:
- vow - make a vow; promise
- guarantee, vouch - give surety or assume responsibility
- covenant - enter into a covenant or formal agreement
- covenant - enter into a covenant
same as: plight
is a type of: donate - give to a charity or good cause

same as: subscribe
entail: booze, drink, fuddle, hit the bottle - consume alcohol

is a type of: honor, honour, reward - bestow honor or rewards upon

subtypes: give - propose

same as: drink, salute, toast, wassail
is a type of: charge, consign - give over to another for care or safekeeping
subtypes:
- collateralize - pledge as a collateral
- give - offer in good faith
- hypothecate - pledge without delivery or title of possession
is a type of: bind, hold, obligate, oblige - bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted