pledge
noun
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a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from somethingassurance
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a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or eventtoast
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someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
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a deposit of personal property as security for a debt“I had to put my saxophone in pledge to qualify for a loan.”
verb
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promise solemnly and formally“I pledge that I will honor my wife”plight
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bind or secure by a pledge“I was pledged to silence”
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give as a guarantee“I pledge my honor”
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propose a toast todrink
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pay an amount of money as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals“I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station.”subscribe