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/
Korean meaning: 약속, 서약, 맹세
Korean pronunciation: 플레지 (강세: 플레지)
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.
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A pledge pushed to the edge — held together by nothing but knowledge.
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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.
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“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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