обе́т — meaning in English
obet
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English meaning
- pledge verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
- profession noun A job or occupation that requires special training or skill, especially one with a recognized qualification.
- vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
Senses
обе́т is used for these senses in English:
- pledge A solemn promise to do something.
- profession (religion) A promise or vow made on entering a religious order. [from 12th c.]
- 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
- 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.
profession — full definition
- noun A job or occupation that requires special training or skill, especially one with a recognized qualification.
- noun A declaration of belief or feeling.