noun
pledging
PLEHD-zhihng
Pledging (noun) means the act of making a solemn promise. Example: “The pledging ceremony took place before the whole school.”
noun
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The act of making a solemn promise.
"The pledging ceremony took place before the whole school."
How to use pledging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of committing to a promise.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pledgings
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What does “pledging” mean?
The word “pledging” means the act of making a solemn promise. In plain terms, the act of committing to a promise.
How do you pronounce “pledging”?
“Pledging” is pronounced PLEHD-zhihng (/ˈplɛd͡ʒɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pledging” in a sentence?
Here is “pledging” used in a sentence: “The pledging ceremony took place before the whole school.”
What part of speech is “pledging”?
“Pledging” is a noun.
