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On :: On (prep.) By virtue of; with the pledge of; -- denoting a pledge or engagement, and put before the thing pledged; as, he affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honor..

Undertake :: Undertake (v. t.) Hence, to guarantee; to promise; to affirm..

Vow :: Vow (n.) A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty..

Lure :: Lure (n.) To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract..

Promissive :: Promissive (a.) Making a promise; implying a promise; promising.

Faithless :: Faithless (a.) Not observant of promises or covenants.

Assumpsit :: Assumpsit (n.) A promise or undertaking, founded on a consideration. This promise may be oral or in writing not under seal. It may be express or implied..

Behight :: Behight (n.) A vow; a promise.

Plight :: Plight (n.) To promise; to engage; to betroth.

Compromise :: Compromise (n.) A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right..

Betray :: Betray (v. t.) To lead astray, as a maiden; to seduce (as under promise of marriage) and then abandon..

Credit :: Credit (n.) Trust given or received; expectation of future playment for property transferred, or of fulfillment or promises given; mercantile reputation entitling one to be trusted; -- applied to individuals, corporations, communities, or nations; as, to buy goods on credit..

Compromit :: Compromit (n.) To pledge by some act or declaration; to promise.

Affiance :: Affiance (v. t.) To assure by promise.

Guarantee :: Guarantee (n.) In law and common usage: A promise to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some duty, in case of the failure of another person, who is, in the first instance, liable to such payment or performance; an engagement which secures or insures another against a contingency; a warranty; a security. Same as Guaranty..

Positive :: Positive (a.) Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; -- opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or promise..

Covenant :: Covenant (n.) A form of action for the violation of a promise or contract under seal.

Compromise :: Compromise (v. i.) To agree; to accord.

Subscribe :: Subscribe (v. i.) To set one's name to a paper in token of promise to give a certain sum.

Behight :: Behight (v.) To promise; to vow.

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