約束する — meaning in English

English meaning

• covenant noun A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.
• promise noun A firm statement that you will or will not do something.

Senses

約束する is used for these senses in English:

• covenant To enter into, or promise something by, a covenant.
• promise (ambitransitive, ditransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

covenant — full definition

1. noun A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.
2. verb To formally promise or agree to something as part of a binding pact.

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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