Pledge
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make a solemn promise (to do something). To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A solemn promise to do something. A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but not yet formally approved. A security to guarantee payment of a debt. A drinking toast. (the pledge): A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.
Example sentence: The Black Lives Matter National Network and the movement at large are sophisticated. We're not easily won over by talking points and campaign trail pledges. We want to see meaningful collaboration and a genuine transformation of American democracy.
Toast
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Toasted bread.A proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol.Something that will be no more; something subject to impending destruction, harm or injury.(Jamaican and U.S. black slang) extemporaneous narrative poem or rap
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.To grill, lightly cook by browning specifically under a grill or in a toasterTo engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something.
Example sentence: My daily breakfast is two poached eggs in the morning with half an avocado, and I get to have half a piece of toast.