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pledge vs oblige

oblige vs pledge

pledge is a noun but oblige is not a noun.

pledge and oblige both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pledge Yes No Yes No
oblige No No Yes No
As verbs, oblige is a hypernym of pledge; that is, oblige is a word with a broader meaning than pledge:
  • pledge: bind or secure by a pledge
  • oblige: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
Other hypernyms of pledge include bind, hold, obligate.
pledge (noun) oblige (noun)
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
pledge (verb) oblige (verb)
promise solemnly and formally bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
bind or secure by a pledge provide a service or favor for someone
give as a guarantee force somebody to do something
propose a toast to
pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
Difference between pledge and oblige

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