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pledge

noun as in word of honor

noun as in sign of good faith

verb as in guarantee; give word of honor

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He also pledged to support businesses affected by looting and called for dialogue with the young people.

From BBC

The president says he is delivering on campaign pledges to restore public safety, but detractors say he’s attempting to intimidate and provoke Democratic strongholds, while distracting the nation from his various controversies.

More than 150 universities can now hide behind their newfound commitments to “institutional neutrality,” having pledged — or been forced by new state laws — to stay silent on political controversies.

From Salon

If elected, she pledged to have "difficult conversations" with the leadership, while refusing to "snipe from the sidelines".

From BBC

The Conservatives have pledged to scrap the UK's landmark climate change legislation and replace it with a strategy for "cheap and reliable" energy.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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