Pledge ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pledge ( noun )

1. A solemn promise or undertaking.
2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
3. A person who has made a commitment to join a fraternity, sorority, or other organization.
4. A person who is in the initial stage of becoming a member of a fraternity, sorority, or other organization.
5. A toast or other act expressing good wishes or congratulation.

Origin:

From middle english plegge, from old french plege (modern french pleige), from frankish *plēgan (“a pledge, security”), from proto-germanic *pleganą (“to pledge, guarantee”), from proto-indo-european *pleg- (“to plait, weave”).

Examples:

1. He made a pledge to donate money to the charity.
2. He put up his car as a pledge for the loan.
3. She was a pledge in the sorority and had to complete certain tasks.
4. He was excited to be a pledge and start the process of joining the fraternity.
5. Let's make a pledge to always stay friends.

(As a verb)

Pledge ( verb )

1. A solemn promise or undertaking.
2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
3. A person who has made a commitment to join a fraternity, sorority, or other organization.
4. A person who is in the initial stage of becoming a member of a fraternity, sorority, or other organization.
5. A toast or other act expressing good wishes or congratulation.

Origin:

From middle english plegge, from old french plege (modern french pleige), from frankish *plēgan (“a pledge, security”), from proto-germanic *pleganą (“to pledge, guarantee”), from proto-indo-european *pleg- (“to plait, weave”).

Examples:

1. He made a pledge to donate money to the charity.
2. He put up his car as a pledge for the loan.
3. She was a pledge in the sorority and had to complete certain tasks.
4. He was excited to be a pledge and start the process of joining the fraternity.
5. Let's make a pledge to always stay friends.