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Promise

We have found the following answers matching the query 'Promise' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Promise crossword clue was last seen on December 17 2023 in the popular Universal Crossword.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%PLEDGEPromiseUniversal
20%MCENTIREShe and Timberlake sang the duet The Only Promise That RemainsWall Street Journal
20%REWARDWanted poster promiseThomas Joseph
20%IOUPromise to payNew York Times
20%IOUPayment promiseUSA Today
20%PLEDGETOPromise that one willNew York Times

Definition

The transfer of possession of personal property from a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the contract created between the debtor and creditor by a thing being so delivered or deposited, forming a species of bailment; also, that which is so delivered or deposited; something put in pawn.
A person who undertook, or became responsible, for another; a bail; a surety; a hostage.
A hypothecation without transfer of possession.
Anything given or considered as a security for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best pledge for the performance of treaties.
A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors or the like; as, to sign the pledge; the mayor had made no pledges.
A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's health; a toast; a health.
To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch.
To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor.
To secure performance of, as by a pledge.
To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's self.
To invite another to drink, by drinking of the cup first, and then handing it to him, as a pledge of good will; hence, to drink the health of; to toast.

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