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(kʌvənənt)

Word forms: plural covenants

1. countable noun

A covenant is a formal written agreement between two or more people or groups of people which is recognized in law.

...the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

2. countable noun [oft by NOUN]

A covenant is a formal written promise to pay a sum of money each year for a fixed period, especially to a charity.

[mainly British]

If you make gifts through a covenant, you can reclaim the tax which already paidon this money.

regional note: in AM, usually use pledge

Synonyms: deed, contract, bond More Synonyms of covenant

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covenant in British English

(ˈkʌvənənt)

noun

a binding agreement; contract

2. law

an agreement in writing under seal, as to pay a stated annual sum to a charity

a particular clause in such an agreement, esp in a lease

(in early English law) an action in which damages were sought for breach of a sealed agreement

4. Bible

God's promise to the Israelites and their commitment to worship him alone

verb

to agree to a covenant (concerning)

Derived forms

covenantal (ˌkʌvəˈnæntəl)

adjective

covenantally (ˌcoveˈnantally)

adverb

Word origin

C13: from Old French, from covenir to agree, from Latin convenīre to come together, make an agreement; see convene

Covenant in British English

(ˈkʌvənənt)

noun

Scottish history

any of the bonds entered into by Scottish Presbyterians to defend their religion, esp one in 1638 (National Covenant) and one of 1643 (Solemn League and Covenant)

covenant in American English

(ˈkʌvənənt)

noun

a binding and solemn agreement to do or keep from doing a specified thing; compact

an agreement among members of a church to defend and maintain its doctrines, polity, and faith

3. [C-]

an agreement of Presbyterians in Scotland in 1638 to oppose episcopacy

: also called National Covenant

4. [C-]

an agreement between the parliaments of Scotland and England in 1643 to extend and preserve Presbyterianism

: also called Solemn League and Covenant

5. Law

a formal, sealed contract

a clause of such a contract

a suit for damages for violation of such a contract

6. Theology

the promise made by God to humanity and the relationship it established, as described in the Bible

verb transitive

to promise by a covenant

verb intransitive

to make a covenant

Derived forms

covenantal (ˌcoveˈnantal) (ˈkʌvəˈnæntəl)

adjective

Word origin

OFr, agreement, orig., prp. of covenir < L convenire: see convene

Examples of 'covenant' in a sentence
covenant

Long ago the Lords of the Order had made a covenant with the Alaloi people that no civilized person would venture beyond these bounds.When the Order moved from Arcite three thousand years ago and found it occupied by bands of wild men, well, we made a covenant with them.

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British English: covenant NOUN

A covenant is a formal written agreement between two or more people or groups of people which is recognized in law.

...the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

American English: covenant
Brazilian Portuguese: convênio
Chinese: 契约
European Spanish: convenio
French: convention
German: Abkommen
Italian: accordo
Japanese: 契約
Korean: 규약
European Portuguese: convénio
Latin American Spanish: convenio

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1 (noun) in the sense of promise

Definition

a formal sealed agreement

the United Nations covenant on civil and political rights

Synonyms

promise

If you make a promise, you should keep it.

contract

The company won a prestigious contract for work on the building.

agreement

a new defence agreement

commitment

We made a commitment to keep working together.

arrangement

The caves can be visited only by prior arrangement.

treaty

negotiations over an international treaty on global warming

pledge

a pledge to step up cooperation between the states

bargain

The treaty was based on a bargain between the governments.

convention

the importance of observing the Geneva convention on human rights

pact

The two countries signed a non-aggression pact.

compact

The Pilgrims signed a democratic compact aboard the Mayflower.

concordat

trust

2 (noun) in the sense of deed

If you make regular gifts through a covenant we can reclaim the income tax.

Synonyms

deed

He asked if I had the deeds to his father's property.

contract

bond

I'm not about to betray my bond with my brother.

(verb) in the sense of promise

Definition

to agree by a legal covenant

In the deed of separation, she covenanted that she would not revoke her will.

Synonyms

promise

They promised they would deliver it on Friday.

agree

I'm not sure I agree with you.

contract

He has contracted to lease part of the collection to a museum in Japan.

pledge

I pledge that by next year we will have the problem solved.

bargain

They prefer to bargain with individual clients, for cash.

undertake

He undertook to edit the text himself.

engage

Additional synonyms

in the sense of agree

Definition

to be of the same opinion

I'm not sure I agree with you.

Synonyms

concur,

engage,

be as one,

sympathize,

assent,

see eye to eye,

be of the same opinion,

be of the same mind,

be down with (informal)

in the sense of agreement

Definition

a legally enforceable contract

a new defence agreement

Synonyms

treaty,

contract,

bond,

arrangement,

alliance,

deal (informal),

understanding,

settlement,

bargain,

pact,

compact,

covenant,

entente

in the sense of arrangement

Definition

an agreement or a plan to do something

The caves can be visited only by prior arrangement.

Synonyms

agreement,

contract,

settlement,

appointment,

compromise,

deal (informal),

pact,

compact,

covenant

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cover for someone
cover something up

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单词	covenant
释义	Trends of covenant View usage for: covenant (kʌvənənt) Word forms: plural covenants 1. countable noun A covenant is a formal written agreement between two or more people or groups of people which is recognized in law. ...the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 2. countable noun [oft by NOUN] A covenant is a formal written promise to pay a sum of money each year for a fixed period, especially to a charity. [mainly British] If you make gifts through a covenant, you can reclaim the tax which already paidon this money. regional note: in AM, usually use pledge Synonyms: deed, contract, bond More Synonyms of covenant More Synonyms of covenant covenant in British English (ˈkʌvənənt) noun 1. a binding agreement; contract 2. law a. an agreement in writing under seal, as to pay a stated annual sum to a charity b. a particular clause in such an agreement, esp in a lease 3. (in early English law) an action in which damages were sought for breach of a sealed agreement 4. Bible God's promise to the Israelites and their commitment to worship him alone verb 5. to agree to a covenant (concerning) Derived forms covenantal (ˌkʌvəˈnæntəl) adjective covenantally (ˌcoveˈnantally) adverb Word origin C13: from Old French, from covenir to agree, from Latin convenīre to come together, make an agreement; see convene Covenant in British English (ˈkʌvənənt) noun Scottish history any of the bonds entered into by Scottish Presbyterians to defend their religion, esp one in 1638 (National Covenant) and one of 1643 (Solemn League and Covenant) covenant in American English (ˈkʌvənənt) noun 1. a binding and solemn agreement to do or keep from doing a specified thing; compact 2. an agreement among members of a church to defend and maintain its doctrines, polity, and faith 3. [C-] an agreement of Presbyterians in Scotland in 1638 to oppose episcopacy : also called National Covenant 4. [C-] an agreement between the parliaments of Scotland and England in 1643 to extend and preserve Presbyterianism : also called Solemn League and Covenant 5. Law a. a formal, sealed contract b. a clause of such a contract c. a suit for damages for violation of such a contract 6. Theology the promise made by God to humanity and the relationship it established, as described in the Bible verb transitive 7. to promise by a covenant verb intransitive 8. to make a covenant Derived forms covenantal (ˌcoveˈnantal) (ˈkʌvəˈnæntəl) adjective Word origin OFr, agreement, orig., prp. of covenir < L convenire: see convene Examples of 'covenant' in a sentence covenant Long ago the Lords of the Order had made a covenant with the Alaloi people that no civilized person would venture beyond these bounds. Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD (2001) When the Order moved from Arcite three thousand years ago and found it occupied by bands of wild men, well, we made a covenant with them. Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD (2001) In other languages covenant British English: covenant NOUN A covenant is a formal written agreement between two or more people or groups of people which is recognized in law. ...the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. American English: covenant Brazilian Portuguese: convênio Chinese: 契约 European Spanish: convenio French: convention German: Abkommen Italian: accordo Japanese: 契約 Korean: 규약 European Portuguese: convénio Latin American Spanish: convenio All related terms of 'covenant' debt covenant A debt covenant is a number of restrictions that a borrower agrees to that are set by the lending institution. new covenant the promises of salvation made by God to humans individually, based on divine grace rather than Mosaic Law military covenant the supposed understanding that members of the armed forces and their families will be supported by the state in the event of injury or death in the course of duty National Covenant any of the bonds entered into by Scottish Presbyterians to defend their religion, esp one in 1638 ( National Covenant ) and one of 1643 ( Solemn League and Covenant ) restrictive covenant a covenant imposing a restriction on the use of land for the purpose of preserving the enjoyment or value of adjoining land Ark of the Covenant the chest containing the two stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments , kept in the holiest part of the ancient Jewish Tabernacle : Ex . 25:10 Solemn League and Covenant any of the bonds entered into by Scottish Presbyterians to defend their religion, esp one in 1638 ( National Covenant ) and one of 1643 ( Solemn League and Covenant ) warranty A warranty is a written promise by a company that, if you find a fault in something they have sold you within a certain time, they will repair it or replace it free of charge . 1 (noun) in the sense of promise Definition a formal sealed agreement the United Nations covenant on civil and political rights Synonyms promise If you make a promise, you should keep it. contract The company won a prestigious contract for work on the building. agreement a new defence agreement commitment We made a commitment to keep working together. arrangement The caves can be visited only by prior arrangement. treaty negotiations over an international treaty on global warming pledge a pledge to step up cooperation between the states bargain The treaty was based on a bargain between the governments. convention the importance of observing the Geneva convention on human rights pact The two countries signed a non-aggression pact. compact The Pilgrims signed a democratic compact aboard the Mayflower. concordat trust 2 (noun) in the sense of deed If you make regular gifts through a covenant we can reclaim the income tax. Synonyms deed He asked if I had the deeds to his father's property. contract bond I'm not about to betray my bond with my brother. (verb) in the sense of promise Definition to agree by a legal covenant In the deed of separation, she covenanted that she would not revoke her will. Synonyms promise They promised they would deliver it on Friday. agree I'm not sure I agree with you. contract He has contracted to lease part of the collection to a museum in Japan. pledge I pledge that by next year we will have the problem solved. bargain They prefer to bargain with individual clients, for cash. undertake He undertook to edit the text himself. engage Additional synonyms in the sense of agree Definition to be of the same opinion I'm not sure I agree with you. Synonyms concur, engage, be as one, sympathize, assent, see eye to eye, be of the same opinion, be of the same mind, be down with (informal) in the sense of agreement Definition a legally enforceable contract a new defence agreement Synonyms treaty, contract, bond, arrangement, alliance, deal (informal), understanding, settlement, bargain, pact, compact, covenant, entente in the sense of arrangement Definition an agreement or a plan to do something The caves can be visited only by prior arrangement. Synonyms agreement, contract, settlement, appointment, compromise, deal (informal), pact, compact, covenant Nearby words of covenant courtship courtyard cove covenant cover cover for someone cover something up Synonyms of 'covenant' covenant Explore 'covenant' in the dictionary
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