pledge

n 1: a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his

saxophone was in pledge"

2: someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted

to the group

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

[syn: {toast}]

4: 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}]

v 1: promise solemnly and formally [syn: {plight}]

2: propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!" "Let's

drink to the New Year" [syn: {toast}, {drink}, {salute}]

3: give as a guarantee; "I pledge my honor"

4: bind or secure by a pledge