eed — meaning in English
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English meaning
- oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- pledge verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
- truth noun What is actually the case; facts as opposed to lies or fiction.
- vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
Senses
eed is used for these senses in English:
- oath A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
- oath A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
- pledge A solemn promise to do something.
- truth (obsolete) A pledge of loyalty or faith.
- vow A declaration or assertion.
oath — full definition
- noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- noun A curse word or swear word.
pledge — full definition
- verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
- verb To hand something over as security for a loan or debt.
- noun A solemn promise.
- noun Something handed over as security or collateral.