Meanings
A solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something.
ایک مخصوص وعدہ یا معاہدہ کہ کسی چیز کو کرنا یا ترک کرنا ہے۔
عہد
ahd
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- pledge of allegiance
- pledge to support
- financial pledge
Example Sentences
She made a pledge to help her community.
اس نے اپنی کمیونٹی کی مدد کا عہد کیا۔
Us ne apni community ki madad ka ahd kiya.
The organization received a financial pledge from the donor.
ادارے نے معDonate سے مالی عہد حاصل کیا۔
Idaray ne donor se mali ahd hasil kiya.
He took a pledge to uphold the values of honesty.
اس نے ایمانداری کی اقدار کی پاسداری کا عہد لیا۔
Us ne imandari ki aqdar ki pasdari ka ahd liya.
Easily Confused With
To make a solemn promise or commitment.
ایک مخصوص وعدے یا معاہدے کرنا۔
عہد کرنا
ahd karna
Common Collocations
- pledge one's support
- pledge allegiance
- pledge assistance
Example Sentences
They pledged to work together for a better future.
انہوں نے ایک بہتر مستقبل کے لیے مل کر کام کرنے کا عہد کیا۔
Unhon ne aik behtar mustaqbil ke liye mil kar kaam karne ka ahd kiya.
The government pledged to reduce taxes.
حکومت نے ٹیکس کم کرنے کا عہد کیا۔
Hukoomat ne tax kam karne ka ahd kiya.
He pledged his loyalty to the king.
اس نے بادشاہ کے ساتھ وفاداری کا عہد کیا۔
Us ne badshah ke saath wafadari ka ahd kiya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a pledge as a 'personal promise' that you must keep.
Imagine two people shaking hands while making a vow.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عہد وفا کے دشت میں تنها چلے گئے وعدوں کے عشق نے ہمیں آہیں دیں
Ahd wafa ke dasht mein tanha chale gaye Wa'don ke ishq ne humein aahen diyin
In the desert of promises, we walked alone; the love of vows made us sigh.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عہد وفا کا ہے وعدہ پاس رکھو
Ahd wafa ka hai wa'da paas rakho
Keep the promise of commitment close.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "plege" — security, guarantee
First known use: 13th century
The word 'pledge' has its roots in Old French and was influenced by the Latin word 'plegium'. It evolved in the English language to mean a promise or commitment.