Pronunciation: /plɛdʒ/
noun a solemn promise or undertaking
A1 I made a pledge to recycle more plastic bottles.
A2 The students took a pledge to be kind to one another.
B1 She signed a pledge to support the local charity.
B2 The company made a pledge to reduce its carbon footprint by 50%.
C1 The politician's pledge to lower taxes was met with skepticism.
C2 The CEO's pledge to increase employee benefits was well-received by the staff.
verb to commit oneself to a particular course of action
A1 I pledge to always be kind to others.
A2 She pledged to donate money to the charity every month.
B1 The company pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% within the next year.
B2 The politician pledged to improve healthcare access for all citizens.
C1 The CEO pledged to uphold ethical business practices in all dealings.
C2 The president pledged to work towards global peace and cooperation during his term.
formal The candidate made a solemn pledge to uphold the constitution.
informal I pledge to always have your back, no matter what.
slang I pinky swear to keep this a secret, I pledge!
figurative The rising sun pledged to bring warmth and light to the world.
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