Akademik

pledge
1. verb /plɛdʒ/
a) To make a solemn promise (to do something).
b) To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
2. noun /plɛdʒ/
a) A solemn promise to do something.
b) A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but not yet formally approved.
Syn: promise, commitment

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