Pledging Meaning in English
word · lemma: pledge
Definition
The act of formally promising to do or give something, or offering something as a guarantee or security.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal; often used in business, charity, or official contexts ('pledging support', 'pledging money'). Can also mean offering something (e.g., property) as legal security. Avoid confusing with casual promises.
Spanish: prometer - comprometerse - empeñar (garantía)Portuguese (BR): prometer - comprometer-se - empenhar (garantia)Portuguese (PT): prometer - comprometer-se - empenhar (garantia)Chinese (Simplified): 承诺 - 抵押（作担保）Chinese (Traditional): 承諾 - 抵押（作擔保）Hindi: प्रतिज्ञा करना - वचन देना - गिरवी रखनाArabic: التعهّد - التعهّد بتقديم شيء - الرهن (ضماناً)Bengali: প্রতিশ্রুতি দেওয়া - অঙ্গীকার করা - বন্ধক রাখাRussian: обещание - залог (фин.) - давать в залогJapanese: 誓約する - 誓う - 担保に差し出すVietnamese: cam kết - thế chấp (tài sản)Korean: 서약하다 - 약정하다 - 담보로 제공하다Turkish: taahhüt etmek - söz vermek - teminat göstermekUrdu: عہد کرنا - وعدہ کرنا - گروی رکھناIndonesian: berjanji secara resmi - menjaminkan
Example Sentences
They are pledging money to help the school.
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He is pledging his car as a guarantee for the loan.
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The company is pledging to reduce its carbon emissions.
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More people are pledging their support for the campaign every day.
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After pledging allegiance, the new members joined the club.
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She's thinking about pledging her time to volunteer next year.
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