pledge vs bind

pledge and bind both are nouns.

pledge and bind both are verbs.

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

As verbs, bind is a hypernym of pledge; that is, bind is a word with a broader meaning than pledge:

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

Other hypernyms of pledge include hold, obligate, oblige.

pledge (noun)	bind (noun)
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something	something that hinders as if with bonds
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

pledge (verb)	bind (verb)
promise solemnly and formally	cause to be constipated
bind or secure by a pledge	form a chemical bond with
give as a guarantee	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
propose a toast to	make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals	fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
	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 pledge and bind

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