pledging

SayPLEJ-ing/ˈplɛd͡ʒɪŋ/

2 meanings of pledging

1
noununcountable
The act of making a serious promise to give or do something.
Like promising out loud that you will do something, so others can count on it.
The pledging of money to the library happened during the fundraiser.
His pledging of help to the new student felt very kind.
Similarswearing, promising
2
verb
Present participle of pledge. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.
She is pledging money to the animal shelter this month.
They are pledging to keep the local park clean.
Note

pledging is a form of pledge

pledge, verb: To promise something in a serious, honest way. Full entry

Forms: pledgepledges he/she/itpledging -ing formpledged past tense, past participle
Spelling: pledge → pledging: drop the e, add -ing

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