hold vs pledge

hold and pledge both are nouns.

hold and pledge both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

hold (noun)	pledge (noun)
the act of grasping	a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
a cell in a jail or prison	someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
a stronghold
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited

hold (verb)	pledge (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	promise solemnly and formally
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	bind or secure by a pledge
hold the attention of	give as a guarantee
assert or affirm	propose a toast to
remain committed to	pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
declare to be
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
be in accord; be in agreement
aim, point, or direct
protect against a challenge or attack
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs pledge

hold and pledge both are nouns.

hold and pledge both are verbs.

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