PLEDGE

Definition of PLEDGE

(verb)promise solemnly and formally
(verb)pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
(verb)propose a toast to
(verb)give as a guarantee
(verb)bind or secure by a pledge
(noun)a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
(noun)someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
(noun)a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
(noun)a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something