prometer — meaning in English

English meaning

• betroth verb Of a man, to promise formally to marry a particular woman in the future.
• pledge verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
• promise noun A firm statement that you will or will not do something.

Senses

prometer is used for these senses in English:

• betroth (archaic) Often of a parent or guardian: to promise that (two people) be married to each other; specifically and chiefly, to promise that (a woman) be given in marriage to a man; to affiance.
• pledge To make a solemn promise (to do something).
• promise (ambitransitive, ditransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

betroth — full definition

1. verb Of a man, to promise formally to marry a particular woman in the future.
2. verb To promise formally, often as a parent or guardian, that a couple will marry, especially to promise a woman in marriage to a man.
3. verb Used of God, to form a close bond with believers or the church; also used of a priest promising himself to the church before becoming a bishop.
4. verb To commit yourself firmly to a cause, or promise your efforts to it.

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.

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