To make a solemn promise (to do something).
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.
A solemn promise to do something.
The personal property so pledged, to be kept until the debt is paid.
A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved.
A drinking toast.
An asset or person temporarily handed over to guarantee the fulfilment of something promised, under threat of permanent loss of the thing handed over; surety, security, hostage.
A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.
To say something.
To put or send on a venture or chance.
to dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success. Used with at or on
To confide in; to rely on; to trust.
To risk or offer.
To undertake a risky or daring journey.
A risky or daring undertaking or journey.
An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.
The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.