A declaration that one will or will not do a certain thing

• word of honor

  1. pledged word; solemn promise; oath

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  1. pledged word; solemn promise; oath

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• word

  1. A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
  2. Something said; an utterance, remark, or comment:
  3. A command or direction; an order:

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  1. A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
  2. Something said; an utterance, remark, or comment:
  3. A command or direction; an order:

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• warrant

  1. A judicial writ authorizing the search or seizure of property, arrest of a person, or the execution of a legal judgment.
  2. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  3. An option to buy stock at a specified price from an issuing company.

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  1. A judicial writ authorizing the search or seizure of property, arrest of a person, or the execution of a legal judgment.
  2. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  3. An option to buy stock at a specified price from an issuing company.

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• vow

  1. An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order:
  2. To promise solemnly; pledge.
  3. To make a pledge or threat to undertake:

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  1. An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order:
  2. To promise solemnly; pledge.
  3. To make a pledge or threat to undertake:

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• solemn word

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• plight

  1. A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one.

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  1. A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one.

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• pledge

  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

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  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

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• guaranty

  1. A promise to be answerable for the debt or obligation of another in the event of nonpayment or nonperformance.
  2. Something given as security for the execution, completion, or existence of something else.
  3. The act of providing such security.

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  1. A promise to be answerable for the debt or obligation of another in the event of nonpayment or nonperformance.
  2. Something given as security for the execution, completion, or existence of something else.
  3. The act of providing such security.

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• guarantee

  1. Something that assures a particular outcome or condition:
  2. A promise or assurance, especially one given in writing, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service.
  3. A pledge that something will be performed in a specified manner.

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  1. Something that assures a particular outcome or condition:
  2. A promise or assurance, especially one given in writing, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service.
  3. A pledge that something will be performed in a specified manner.

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• engagement

  1. The action of engaging or the state of being engaged:
  2. The condition of being in gear:
  3. A mutual promise to get married.

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  1. The action of engaging or the state of being engaged:
  2. The condition of being in gear:
  3. A mutual promise to get married.

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• covenant

  1. A binding agreement; a compact.
  2. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.
  3. A contract.

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  1. A binding agreement; a compact.
  2. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.
  3. A contract.

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• assurance

  1. A statement or indication that inspires confidence; a guarantee or pledge:
  2. Freedom from doubt; certainty about something:
  3. Self-confidence:

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  1. A statement or indication that inspires confidence; a guarantee or pledge:
  2. Freedom from doubt; certainty about something:
  3. Self-confidence:

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To assume an obligation

• undertake

  1. To deliberately begin to do (something):
  2. To pledge or commit oneself (to do something):
  3. To promise or guarantee:

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  1. To deliberately begin to do (something):
  2. To pledge or commit oneself (to do something):
  3. To promise or guarantee:

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• pledge

  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

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  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

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• engage

  1. To obtain or contract for the services of; employ:
  2. To arrange for the use of; reserve:
  3. To pledge or promise, especially to marry:

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  1. To obtain or contract for the services of; employ:
  2. To arrange for the use of; reserve:
  3. To pledge or promise, especially to marry:

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• contract

  1. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law.
  2. The writing or document containing such an agreement.
  3. The branch of law dealing with formal agreements between parties.

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  1. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law.
  2. The writing or document containing such an agreement.
  3. The branch of law dealing with formal agreements between parties.

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To guarantee by a solemn promise

• vow

  1. An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order:
  2. To promise solemnly; pledge.
  3. To make a pledge or threat to undertake:

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  1. An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order:
  2. To promise solemnly; pledge.
  3. To make a pledge or threat to undertake:

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• swear

  1. To make a solemn declaration, invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing, in confirmation of and witness to the honesty or truth of such a declaration.
  2. To make a solemn promise; vow.
  3. To use obscene or blasphemous language; curse.

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  1. To make a solemn declaration, invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing, in confirmation of and witness to the honesty or truth of such a declaration.
  2. To make a solemn promise; vow.
  3. To use obscene or blasphemous language; curse.

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• plight

  1. A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one.

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  1. A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one.

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• pledge

  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

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  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

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• covenant

  1. A binding agreement; a compact.
  2. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.
  3. A contract.

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  1. A binding agreement; a compact.
  2. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.
  3. A contract.

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A pledge

• foretaste

  1. An advance token or warning.
  2. A slight taste or sample in anticipation of something to come.
  3. To have an anticipatory taste of.

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  1. An advance token or warning.
  2. A slight taste or sample in anticipation of something to come.
  3. To have an anticipatory taste of.

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• warranty

  1. A representation, especially in writing, made by a seller or company to a purchaser of a product or service that a refund, repair, or replacement will be made if the product or service proves defective or unsatisfactory, especially within a given time period.
  2. An assurance by the seller of property that the goods or property are as represented or will be as promised.
  3. The insured's guarantee that the facts are as stated in reference to an insurance risk or that specified conditions will be fulfilled to keep the contract effective.

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  1. A representation, especially in writing, made by a seller or company to a purchaser of a product or service that a refund, repair, or replacement will be made if the product or service proves defective or unsatisfactory, especially within a given time period.
  2. An assurance by the seller of property that the goods or property are as represented or will be as promised.
  3. The insured's guarantee that the facts are as stated in reference to an insurance risk or that specified conditions will be fulfilled to keep the contract effective.

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• parole

  1. Early release of a prisoner who is then subject to continued monitoring as well as compliance with certain terms and conditions for a specified period.
  2. The duration of such conditional release.
  3. A password used by an officer of the day, an officer on guard, or the personnel commanded by such an officer.

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  1. Early release of a prisoner who is then subject to continued monitoring as well as compliance with certain terms and conditions for a specified period.
  2. The duration of such conditional release.
  3. A password used by an officer of the day, an officer on guard, or the personnel commanded by such an officer.

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• word of honor

  1. pledged word; solemn promise; oath

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  1. pledged word; solemn promise; oath

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• attestation

  1. the act of attesting
  2. testimony

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  1. the act of attesting
  2. testimony

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• gentleman-s-agreement

  1. An agreement guaranteed only by the pledged word or unspoken understanding of the parties.

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  1. An agreement guaranteed only by the pledged word or unspoken understanding of the parties.

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• giving one's word

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• marriage-contract

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• plighted faith

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• espousal

  1. A betrothal.
  2. A wedding ceremony.
  3. Adoption of an idea or a cause.

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  1. A betrothal.
  2. A wedding ceremony.
  3. Adoption of an idea or a cause.

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• affiance

  1. To bind in a pledge of marriage; betroth.

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  1. To bind in a pledge of marriage; betroth.

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• betrothal

  1. The act of betrothing or the fact of being betrothed.
  2. A mutual promise to marry; an engagement:

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  1. The act of betrothing or the fact of being betrothed.
  2. A mutual promise to marry; an engagement:

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• commitment

  1. The act of referring a legislative bill to committee.
  2. Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.
  3. A court order authorizing consignment to a prison.

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  1. The act of referring a legislative bill to committee.
  2. Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.
  3. A court order authorizing consignment to a prison.

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• stipulation

  1. The act of stipulating.
  2. Something specified or agreed to, as in a contract.
  3. The document or agreement, or a provision in a document or agreement, specifying something that is agreed to.

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  1. The act of stipulating.
  2. Something specified or agreed to, as in a contract.
  3. The document or agreement, or a provision in a document or agreement, specifying something that is agreed to.

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• obligation

  1. A social, legal, or moral requirement, such as a duty, contract, or promise, that compels one to follow or avoid a particular course of action:
  2. The constraining power of a promise, contract, law, or sense of duty:
  3. A document in which a person binds himself or herself to undertake or refrain from doing a particular act.

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  1. A social, legal, or moral requirement, such as a duty, contract, or promise, that compels one to follow or avoid a particular course of action:
  2. The constraining power of a promise, contract, law, or sense of duty:
  3. A document in which a person binds himself or herself to undertake or refrain from doing a particular act.

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• insurance

  1. The act, business, or system of insuring.
  2. The state of being insured.
  3. A means of being insured.

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  1. The act, business, or system of insuring.
  2. The state of being insured.
  3. A means of being insured.

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• guarantee

  1. Something that assures a particular outcome or condition:
  2. A promise or assurance, especially one given in writing, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service.
  3. A pledge that something will be performed in a specified manner.

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  1. Something that assures a particular outcome or condition:
  2. A promise or assurance, especially one given in writing, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service.
  3. A pledge that something will be performed in a specified manner.

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• profession

  1. An occupation or career:
  2. An occupation, such as law, medicine, or engineering, that requires considerable training and specialized study.
  3. The body of qualified persons in an occupation or field:

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  1. An occupation or career:
  2. An occupation, such as law, medicine, or engineering, that requires considerable training and specialized study.
  3. The body of qualified persons in an occupation or field:

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• vow

  1. An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order:
  2. To promise solemnly; pledge.
  3. To make a pledge or threat to undertake:

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  1. An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order:
  2. To promise solemnly; pledge.
  3. To make a pledge or threat to undertake:

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• troth

  1. Betrothal.
  2. One's pledged fidelity.
  3. Good faith; fidelity.

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  1. Betrothal.
  2. One's pledged fidelity.
  3. Good faith; fidelity.

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• word

  1. A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
  2. Something said; an utterance, remark, or comment:
  3. A command or direction; an order:

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  1. A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
  2. Something said; an utterance, remark, or comment:
  3. A command or direction; an order:

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• plight

  1. A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one.

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  1. A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one.

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• swearing

  1. Present participle of swear.
  2. The act of swearing, or making an oath.

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  1. Present participle of swear.
  2. The act of swearing, or making an oath.

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• affirmation

  1. The act of affirming or the state of being affirmed; assertion.
  2. Something declared to be true; a positive statement or judgment.
  3. The assertion that the testimony one gives is true and equivalent to that which would be given while under oath.

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  1. The act of affirming or the state of being affirmed; assertion.
  2. Something declared to be true; a positive statement or judgment.
  3. The assertion that the testimony one gives is true and equivalent to that which would be given while under oath.

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• asseveration

  1. An earnest affirmation or declaration of support.

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  1. An earnest affirmation or declaration of support.

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• warrant

  1. A judicial writ authorizing the search or seizure of property, arrest of a person, or the execution of a legal judgment.
  2. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  3. An option to buy stock at a specified price from an issuing company.

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  1. A judicial writ authorizing the search or seizure of property, arrest of a person, or the execution of a legal judgment.
  2. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  3. An option to buy stock at a specified price from an issuing company.

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• avowal

  1. A frank admission or acknowledgment.

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  1. A frank admission or acknowledgment.

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• consent

  1. To give assent, as to the proposal of another; agree:
  2. To be of the same mind or opinion.
  3. Acceptance or approval of what is planned or done by another; acquiescence.

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  1. To give assent, as to the proposal of another; agree:
  2. To be of the same mind or opinion.
  3. Acceptance or approval of what is planned or done by another; acquiescence.

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• covenant

  1. A binding agreement; a compact.
  2. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.
  3. A contract.

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  1. A binding agreement; a compact.
  2. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.
  3. A contract.

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• engagement

  1. The action of engaging or the state of being engaged:
  2. The condition of being in gear:
  3. A mutual promise to get married.

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  1. The action of engaging or the state of being engaged:
  2. The condition of being in gear:
  3. A mutual promise to get married.

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• oath

  1. A solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often calling on God, a god, or a sacred object as witness.
  2. The words or formula of such a declaration or promise.
  3. Something declared or promised.

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  1. A solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often calling on God, a god, or a sacred object as witness.
  2. The words or formula of such a declaration or promise.
  3. Something declared or promised.

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• pact

  1. A formal agreement, such as one between nations; a treaty.
  2. An arrangement between people; a compact.

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  1. A formal agreement, such as one between nations; a treaty.
  2. An arrangement between people; a compact.

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• agreement

  1. The act of agreeing:
  2. Harmony of opinion; accord:
  3. An arrangement between parties, usually resulting from a discussion, regarding a course of action.

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  1. The act of agreeing:
  2. Harmony of opinion; accord:
  3. An arrangement between parties, usually resulting from a discussion, regarding a course of action.

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• assurance

  1. A statement or indication that inspires confidence; a guarantee or pledge:
  2. Freedom from doubt; certainty about something:
  3. Self-confidence:

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  1. A statement or indication that inspires confidence; a guarantee or pledge:
  2. Freedom from doubt; certainty about something:
  3. Self-confidence:

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Hope

• good appearance

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• good-omen

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• sign

  1. Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality:
  2. An act or gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, or a command:
  3. Sign language.

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  1. Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality:
  2. An act or gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, or a command:
  3. Sign language.

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• outlook

  1. A point of view; an attitude:
  2. Expectation for the future:
  3. A place where something can be viewed.

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  1. A point of view; an attitude:
  2. Expectation for the future:
  3. A place where something can be viewed.

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To give one's word

• cross one's heart and hope to die

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• pledge one's honor

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• answer-for

  1. To be held responsible for.
  2. To guarantee.

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  1. To be held responsible for.
  2. To guarantee.

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• lead one to expect

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• subscribe

  1. To pledge or contribute (a sum of money).
  2. To sign (one's name) at the end of a document, especially to attest to or authenticate it.
  3. To sign one's name to (a document) in attestation, testimony, or consent:

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  1. To pledge or contribute (a sum of money).
  2. To sign (one's name) at the end of a document, especially to attest to or authenticate it.
  3. To sign one's name to (a document) in attestation, testimony, or consent:

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• underwrite

  1. To assume financial responsibility for; agree to pay the costs of:
  2. To supply with funding, especially as a sponsor:
  3. To sign (an insurance policy) so as to assume liability in case of specified losses.

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  1. To assume financial responsibility for; agree to pay the costs of:
  2. To supply with funding, especially as a sponsor:
  3. To sign (an insurance policy) so as to assume liability in case of specified losses.

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• give security

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• secure

  1. Free from danger or attack:
  2. Free from risk of loss; safe:
  3. Free from the risk of being intercepted or listened to by unauthorized persons:

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  1. Free from danger or attack:
  2. Free from risk of loss; safe:
  3. Free from the risk of being intercepted or listened to by unauthorized persons:

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• make oneself answerable

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• obligate oneself

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• commit oneself

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• bind oneself

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• plight one's troth

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• plight one's faith

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• live up to

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• keep a promise

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• cross-one-s-heart

  1. To attest to the truthfulness of an associated statement.

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  1. To attest to the truthfulness of an associated statement.

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• insure

  1. To provide or arrange insurance for:
  2. To acquire or have insurance for:
  3. To make sure, certain, or secure.

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  1. To provide or arrange insurance for:
  2. To acquire or have insurance for:
  3. To make sure, certain, or secure.

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• give warranty

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• give assurance

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• warrant

  1. A judicial writ authorizing the search or seizure of property, arrest of a person, or the execution of a legal judgment.
  2. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  3. An option to buy stock at a specified price from an issuing company.

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  1. A judicial writ authorizing the search or seizure of property, arrest of a person, or the execution of a legal judgment.
  2. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  3. An option to buy stock at a specified price from an issuing company.

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• guarantee

  1. Something that assures a particular outcome or condition:
  2. A promise or assurance, especially one given in writing, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service.
  3. A pledge that something will be performed in a specified manner.

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  1. Something that assures a particular outcome or condition:
  2. A promise or assurance, especially one given in writing, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service.
  3. A pledge that something will be performed in a specified manner.

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• assure

  1. To inform positively, as to remove doubt:
  2. To cause to feel sure:
  3. To give confidence to; reassure.

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  1. To inform positively, as to remove doubt:
  2. To cause to feel sure:
  3. To give confidence to; reassure.

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• betroth

  1. To promise to give in marriage:

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  1. To promise to give in marriage:

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• affiance

  1. To bind in a pledge of marriage; betroth.

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  1. To bind in a pledge of marriage; betroth.

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• bargain

  1. An agreement between parties fixing obligations that each promises to carry out.
  2. An agreement establishing the terms of a sale or exchange of goods or services:
  3. Property acquired or services rendered as a result of such an agreement.

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  1. An agreement between parties fixing obligations that each promises to carry out.
  2. An agreement establishing the terms of a sale or exchange of goods or services:
  3. Property acquired or services rendered as a result of such an agreement.

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• contract

  1. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law.
  2. The writing or document containing such an agreement.
  3. The branch of law dealing with formal agreements between parties.

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  1. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law.
  2. The writing or document containing such an agreement.
  3. The branch of law dealing with formal agreements between parties.

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• covenant

  1. A binding agreement; a compact.
  2. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.
  3. A contract.

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  1. A binding agreement; a compact.
  2. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.
  3. A contract.

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• pledge

  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

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  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

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• undertake

  1. To deliberately begin to do (something):
  2. To pledge or commit oneself (to do something):
  3. To promise or guarantee:

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  1. To deliberately begin to do (something):
  2. To pledge or commit oneself (to do something):
  3. To promise or guarantee:

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• profess

  1. To affirm openly; declare or claim:
  2. To make a pretense of; pretend:
  3. To practice as a profession or claim knowledge of:

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  1. To affirm openly; declare or claim:
  2. To make a pretense of; pretend:
  3. To practice as a profession or claim knowledge of:

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• affirm

  1. To declare positively; assert to be true:
  2. To declare support for or belief in:
  3. To rule (a court decision) to have been correct; confirm:

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  1. To declare positively; assert to be true:
  2. To declare support for or belief in:
  3. To rule (a court decision) to have been correct; confirm:

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• asseverate

  1. To declare seriously or positively; affirm.

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  1. To declare seriously or positively; affirm.

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• consent

  1. To give assent, as to the proposal of another; agree:
  2. To be of the same mind or opinion.
  3. Acceptance or approval of what is planned or done by another; acquiescence.

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  1. To give assent, as to the proposal of another; agree:
  2. To be of the same mind or opinion.
  3. Acceptance or approval of what is planned or done by another; acquiescence.

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• espouse

  1. To adhere to or advocate:
  2. To take in marriage; marry.
  3. To give (a woman) in marriage.

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  1. To adhere to or advocate:
  2. To take in marriage; marry.
  3. To give (a woman) in marriage.

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• swear

  1. To make a solemn declaration, invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing, in confirmation of and witness to the honesty or truth of such a declaration.
  2. To make a solemn promise; vow.
  3. To use obscene or blasphemous language; curse.

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  1. To make a solemn declaration, invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing, in confirmation of and witness to the honesty or truth of such a declaration.
  2. To make a solemn promise; vow.
  3. To use obscene or blasphemous language; curse.

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• vow

  1. An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order:
  2. To promise solemnly; pledge.
  3. To make a pledge or threat to undertake:

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  1. An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order:
  2. To promise solemnly; pledge.
  3. To make a pledge or threat to undertake:

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• agree

  1. To share an opinion or feeling; be in accord:
  2. To express consent; concur:
  3. To accept or support a policy or program:

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  1. To share an opinion or feeling; be in accord:
  2. To express consent; concur:
  3. To accept or support a policy or program:

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• declare

  1. To make known formally or officially; proclaim:
  2. To state emphatically or authoritatively; affirm:
  3. To reveal or make manifest; show:

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  1. To make known formally or officially; proclaim:
  2. To state emphatically or authoritatively; affirm:
  3. To reveal or make manifest; show:

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• engage

  1. To obtain or contract for the services of; employ:
  2. To arrange for the use of; reserve:
  3. To pledge or promise, especially to marry:

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  1. To obtain or contract for the services of; employ:
  2. To arrange for the use of; reserve:
  3. To pledge or promise, especially to marry:

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• plight

  1. A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one.

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  1. A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one.

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To appear promising

• assure

  1. To inform positively, as to remove doubt:
  2. To cause to feel sure:
  3. To give confidence to; reassure.

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  1. To inform positively, as to remove doubt:
  2. To cause to feel sure:
  3. To give confidence to; reassure.

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• insure

  1. To provide or arrange insurance for:
  2. To acquire or have insurance for:
  3. To make sure, certain, or secure.

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  1. To provide or arrange insurance for:
  2. To acquire or have insurance for:
  3. To make sure, certain, or secure.

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• ensure

  1. To make sure or certain; insure:

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  1. To make sure or certain; insure:

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