promessa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- commitment noun A promise or pledge to do something, or a strong dedication to a cause, relationship, or goal.
- covenant noun A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.
- 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.
- promise noun A firm statement that you will or will not do something.
- word noun The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
Senses
promessa is used for these senses in English:
- commitment Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially:
- covenant A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.
- 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.
- pledge A solemn promise to do something.
- promise (countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow.
- rising star An emerging talent.
- word A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
covenant — full definition
- noun A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.
- verb To formally promise or agree to something as part of a binding pact.