[ + to infinitive ] All the candidates have given/made pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected. Thousands of people made pledges (= promised to give money) to the charity campaign. I give you this ring as a pledge of my everlasting love for you. The couple will exchange rings as a pledge of their love for one another. More @Wikipedia
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