Pledges Meaning in English
word · lemma: pledge
التعريف
Promises or formal commitments, often made publicly, to do something or support a cause. 'Pledges' can also refer to solemn statements or guarantees.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Common in formal or official contexts (charity, politics, organizations). Collocates with 'make', 'honor', 'break', or 'fulfill'. Can mean both promises (spoken) and written commitments. Sometimes used in fundraising ('collecting pledges').
جمل نموذجية
The students made pledges to help the environment.
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Many people gave pledges to donate money.
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The company keeps its pledges to customers.
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During the campaign, candidates made big pledges about healthcare.
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Some charities collect pledges before the actual donation is made.
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Politicians often make more pledges than they can keep.
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