covenant
Translation
covenant, pact, agreement
Examples
They made a covenant to protect the land.
They made a covenant to protect the land.
The company entered into a restrictive covenant.
The company entered into a restrictive covenant.
Grammar Patterns
((to make a covenant)) to make a formal agreement. They made a covenant to help each other.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contract, pact, treaty, agreement
Etymology
From Old French 'covenant', from 'convenir' (to agree). 'co-' (together) + 'venire' (to come). Coming together to agree.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'come-in-and-agree-nant'. Picture people coming together to make a formal agreement. Often used in religious contexts.