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to pawn
verbgeneral usevery common/ẽ.pɨ.ˈɲaɾ/em·pe·nhar
Definitions
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To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security for money lent.
Usage examples
“He had to pawn his watch to pay the debt.”
“People often pawn jewelry at pawn shops.”
Common combinations
pawn a ringpawn shop
2
To devote or apply oneself diligently to a task or goal.
Usage examples
“She committed herself fully to the project and achieved great results.”
“The country committed all its resources to the reconstruction.”
Common combinations
commit tocommit resourcescommit oneself