Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pledge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
salute | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pledge (noun) | salute (noun) |
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a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something | an act of honor or courteous recognition |
a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event | a formal military gesture of respect |
someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group | an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat |
a deposit of personal property as security for a debt |
pledge (verb) | salute (verb) |
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promise solemnly and formally | greet in a friendly way |
bind or secure by a pledge | recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position |
give as a guarantee | honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers |
propose a toast to | express commendation of |
pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals | propose a toast to |
become noticeable |