pledge — a serious promise or commitment to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a serious promise or commitment to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pledʒ/
Example Sentences
- The politician's pledge to reduce taxes turned out to be as reliable as a chocolate teapot.
- Students pledge to study hard, but their Netflix accounts tell a different story.
- I pledge to wake up early tomorrow, but my alarm clock knows I'm lying.
pledge
NOUN[/pledʒ/]
a serious promise or commitment to do something
He made a pledge — and every decision since has been built around keeping it.
I PLED with GE - my pledge to you!
A pledge pushed to the edge — held together by nothing but knowledge.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'plege' meaning a security or guarantee, likely from Frankish origin. The word entered English in the 13th century and originally referred to a person who acted as a surety or security for another.
Breakdown
No clear morpheme breakdown in English; 'pledge' is an opaque word from Old French 'plege' that does not decompose into recognizable English morphological components.
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📝Examples
“The politician's pledge to reduce taxes turned out to be as reliable as a chocolate teapot.”
“Students pledge to study hard, but their Netflix accounts tell a different story.”
“I pledge to wake up early tomorrow, but my alarm clock knows I'm lying.”
“The company pledged to be more environmentally friendly.”
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