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PLEDGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Pledging.

Pledging - 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 drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
toast5

A binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

Example: "An assurance of help when needed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assurance11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commitment18dedication14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pledging - as a verb

Promise solemnly and formally

Example: "I pledge that i will honor my wife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plight12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assure6promise11
Hyponyms (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)
subscribe15

Propose a toast to

Example: "Let us toast the birthday girl!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drink10salute6toast5wassail10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
honor8honour9reward10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give as a guarantee

Example: "I pledge my honor"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
charge12consign10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bind or secure by a pledge

Example: "I was pledged to silence"

Example Sentences

"The pledging of allegiance is a common practice in many countries."
"The pledging of donations helped raise a substantial amount of money for the charity."
"The pledging of support from the community was crucial in the success of the project."
"The pledging of loyalty to one's country is seen as a patriotic act."
"The pledging of resources is necessary to fulfill the organization's mission."
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Word Game Points

Is PLEDGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pledging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLEDGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PLEDGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pledging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLEDGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PLEDGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pledging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLEDGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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