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covenant

|cov/e/nant|

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/ˈkʌvənənt/

formal agreement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'covenant' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'covenant,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'venire' meant 'to come.'

Historical Evolution

'covenant' changed from the Old French word 'covenant' and eventually became the modern English word 'covenant'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a coming together or agreement,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a formal agreement or promise between two or more parties.

The two companies entered into a covenant to share resources.

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Verb 1

to agree or promise to do something.

They covenanted to complete the project by the end of the year.

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