a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; his saxophone was in pledge'

someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

[ Syn: toast ]

a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; an assurance of help when needed; signed a pledge never to reveal the secret

[ Syn: assurance ]

promise solemnly and formally; I pledge that I will honor my wife

[ Syn: plight ]

pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals; I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station

[ Syn: subscribe ]

propose a toast to; Let us toast the birthday girl!; Lets drink to the New Year

[ Syn: toast , drink , salute , wassail ]

give as a guarantee; I pledge my honor'

bind or secure by a pledge; I was pledged to silence'