pledge

  1. Verb.  To make a solemn promise (to do something).
  2. Verb.  To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
  3. Noun.  A solemn promise to do something.
  4. Noun.  A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but not yet formally approved.
  5. Noun.  A security to guarantee payment of a debt.
  6. Noun.  A drinking toast.
  7. Noun.  ''(the pledge):'' A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.

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