bind vs pledge

bind and pledge both are nouns.

bind and pledge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No
pledge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pledge is a hyponym of bind; that is, pledge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bind:

bind: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
pledge: bind or secure by a pledge

Other hyponyms of bind include article, indent, indenture, tie down.

bind (noun)	pledge (noun)
something that hinders as if with bonds	a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
	a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
	someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
	a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

bind (verb)	pledge (verb)
cause to be constipated	promise solemnly and formally
form a chemical bond with	bind or secure by a pledge
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	give as a guarantee
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope	propose a toast to
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord	pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
provide with a binding
stick to firmly
secure with or as if with ropes
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
create social or emotional ties

Difference between bind and pledge

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