pledge in Latin
pledge in Latin is pignus, spondere, vovere — pledge means to make a solemn promise to do something.
pledge in Latin
pignus
(law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
spondere
To make a solemn promise (to do something).
vovere
To make a solemn promise (to do something).
What does "pledge" mean?
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verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
"The charity pledged to double its donations this year."
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verb To hand something over as security for a loan or debt.
"She pledged her jewellery to secure the loan."
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noun A solemn promise.
"They made a pledge to stay in touch after graduation."
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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 Latin?
"pledge" in Latin is pignus, spondere, vovere. 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 Latin, "pledge" is pignus, spondere, vovere.
Are there other ways to say "pledge" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "pledge": pignus, spondere, vovere.
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