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- pronunciation:
- kuh
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nnt
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a usu. formal agreement between two or more parties to engage in or refrain from something.
The covenant of marriage between the princess and the duke was meant to ensure tranquility between their respective nations.- synonyms:
- agreement, compact, contract, pact
- similar words:
- guarantee, oath, pledge, promise, vow
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| definition 2: |
such an agreement or clause in an agreement when made by law.
- synonyms:
- agreement, compact, contract
- similar words:
- bond, deed, oath, warrant, warranty
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| definition 3: |
in the Old Testament, God's provisional promises to the Hebrews.
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| related words: |
agreement, alliance, arrangement, betrothal, clause, commission, commitment, concord, contract, convention, obligation, peace, treaty, understanding |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
covenants, covenanting, covenanted |
| definition: |
to promise by entering into a covenant.
- synonyms:
- agree, pledge, swear
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| related words: |
contract, promise |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to agree to by forming a covenant.
- synonyms:
- guarantee, pledge, stipulate, warrant
- similar words:
- plight, swear, vow
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| definition 2: |
to specify as part of an agreement; stipulate.
- synonyms:
- condition, specify, stipulate
- similar words:
- demand, require
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| related words: |
commit, contract, promise, undertake |
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