I . v. a.
1.
Pledge, commit, promise, bind, put under pledge.
2.
Plight, affiance, betroth, promise or pledge in marriage.
3.
Enlist, induce to serve.
4.
Gain, win, attach, attract, allure, entertain, draw, fix, arrest, gain over.
5.
Occupy, employ, busy, engross.
6.
Attack, encounter, fight with, join battle with.
II . v. n.
1.
Fight, combat, contend, struggle, contest, join battle.
2.
Embark, enlist, take the first step.
3.
Promise, agree, stipulate, bargain, undertake, pledge one's word, plight one's word, pass one's word, pledge one's self, become bound, be sworn, take upon one's self.