Gelöbnis — meaning in English

English meaning

• pledge verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
• promise noun A firm statement that you will or will not do something.
• vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

Senses

Gelöbnis is used for these senses in English:

• pledge A solemn promise to do something.
• promise (countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow.
• vow A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

pledge — full definition

1. verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
2. verb To hand something over as security for a loan or debt.
3. noun A solemn promise.
4. noun Something handed over as security or collateral.

promise — full definition

1. noun A firm statement that you will or will not do something.
2. noun A sign of future success or good quality.
3. verb To commit to doing (or not doing) something.
4. verb To give a strong indication of something good or likely to happen.

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