Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Pledges.
Pledges - as a noun
A deposit of personal property as security for a debt
Example: "His saxophone was in pledge"
Someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
A binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
Example: "An assurance of help when needed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assurance11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commitment18dedication14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pledges - as a verb
Promise solemnly and formally
Example: "I pledge that i will honor my wife"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plight12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assure6promise11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
Example: "I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subscribe15Propose a toast to
Example: "Let us toast the birthday girl!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drink10salute6toast5wassail10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
honor8honour9reward10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give as a guarantee
Example: "I pledge my honor"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
charge12consign10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bind or secure by a pledge
Example: "I was pledged to silence"
Example Sentences
"He made several pledges to improve the environment."
"The organization collected donations and pledges to support the cause."
"Many students took pledges to abstain from drugs and alcohol."
"The school held a fundraising event to gather pledges for new equipment."
"Despite financial difficulties, they managed to fulfill their financial pledges to the community center."
Word Game Points
Is PLEDGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pledges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PLEDGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PLEDGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pledges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPLEDGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PLEDGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pledges is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLEDGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
