Covenant - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkʌvənənt|  American pronunciation of the word covenant
Brit.  |ˈkʌv(ə)nənt|  British pronunciation of the word covenant

noun

- a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action (syn: compact, concordat)
- (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return

verb

- enter into a covenant
- enter into a covenant or formal agreement
They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver
The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world

Extra examples

The restrictive covenants of the building development prohibit the construction of buildings over 30 feet tall.

...the home buyers had to covenant that they would restore and keep the house for at least 10 years in exchange for a low mortgage rate...

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

He covenanted to pay £30 a month into the fund.

Books of the Old and the New Covenant

The lessee also covenanted to repair and maintain the premises.

Covenant of the League of Nations

They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver

The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: covenant
he/she/it: covenants
present participle: covenanting
past tense: covenanted
past participle: covenanted
noun
singular: covenant
plural: covenants
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