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pledge in Dutch

pledge in Dutch is belofte, eed, gelofte — pledge means to make a solemn promise to do something.

pledge in Dutch

belofte
noun
A solemn promise to do something.
eed
noun
A solemn promise to do something.
gelofte
noun
A solemn promise to do something.
pand
noun
(law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
schacht
noun
(college slang) A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved.
plechtig beloven
verb
To make a solemn promise (to do something).
verpanden
verb
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.

What does "pledge" mean?

  1. verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
    "The charity pledged to double its donations this year."
  2. verb To hand something over as security for a loan or debt.
    "She pledged her jewellery to secure the loan."
  3. noun A solemn promise.
    "They made a pledge to stay in touch after graduation."
  4. noun Something handed over as security or collateral.
    "The watch was left as a pledge until the debt was repaid."
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pledge in a sentence

  • The charity pledged to double its donations this year.
  • He pledged his support for the campaign.
  • She pledged her jewellery to secure the loan.
  • They made a pledge to stay in touch after graduation.

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What is "pledge" in Dutch?

"pledge" in Dutch is belofte, eed, gelofte. pledge means: To make a solemn promise to do something.

How do you use "pledge" in a sentence?

Example: "The charity pledged to double its donations this year." In Dutch, "pledge" is belofte, eed, gelofte.

Are there other ways to say "pledge" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "pledge": belofte, eed, gelofte, pand, schacht, plechtig beloven.

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