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 bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
I wish I could go back in time and teach myself what I know now.
To desire; to want.
To request or desire to do an activity.
The thing desired or longed for.
An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
A water meadow.