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(verb) promise solemnly and formally |
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Synonyms: plight |
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Related Words: assure, covenant, guarantee, promise, vouch, vow |
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(verb) bind or secure by a pledge |
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Related Words: bind, hold, oblige |
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(verb) give as a guarantee; "I pledge my honor" |
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Related Words: charge, consign, give, hypothecate |
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(noun) a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event |
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Synonyms: toast |
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Related Words: drink |
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(noun) someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group |
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Related Words: member |
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(noun) a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his saxophone was in pledge" |
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Related Words: pawn, security interest |
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(noun) 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" |
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Synonyms: assurance |
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Related Words: commitment, dedication, guarantee, plight, troth, warrant, warranty |
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(verb) propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!" "Let's drink to the New Year" |
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Synonyms: drink, salute, toast |
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Related Words: give, honor, honour, reward |
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