Vocabulary
Pledge
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.
Urdu meaning
گروی، کفالت ، گرو، عہد کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Perhaps this focus is misplaced; the goal of the talks should be the complete withdrawal of Israel from Lebanese territory, and a pledge from Tel Aviv not to attack the Arab state again.
Dawn Editorials —
Lebanon truce
— 2026-04-25
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He paused to reproach Nato for its absence from his war, extended warm thanks to the Gulf nations and the Pakistani leadership, and closed with a solemn pledge to `make Lebanon great again`.
Dawn Editorials —
His unfiltered self
— 2026-04-19
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The pledge of $10bn in financing through 2030 signals continued multilateral confidence while underscoring Pakistan`s heavy reliance on external support to sustain even modest growth.
Dawn Editorials —
ADB strategy
— 2026-03-23
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They must also pledge and work towards collective security.
Dawn Editorials —
Collective security
— 2026-03-12
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Such a pledge should be backed by a credible monitoring mechanism, potentially involving a mutually acceptable third party, to verify compliance.
Dawn Editorials —
Breaking the cycle
— 2026-03-01
Synonyms
promise, give one’s word, vow, swear, give an assurance, give an undertaking
Antonyms
word, promise, assurance, parole
Curator example
“the government pledged itself to deal with environmental problems”
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