pledge in Portuguese
pledge in Portuguese is promessa, penhor, prometer — pledge means to make a solemn promise to do something.
pledge in Portuguese
promessa
A solemn promise to do something.
penhor
(law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
prometer
To make a solemn promise (to do something).
caucionar
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
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 Portuguese?
"pledge" in Portuguese is promessa, penhor, prometer. 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 Portuguese, "pledge" is promessa, penhor, prometer.
Are there other ways to say "pledge" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "pledge": promessa, penhor, prometer, caucionar.
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