covenant
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: covenants · covenanting · covenanted
Sense 1
An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To enter into, or promise something by, a covenant.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To enter a formal agreement.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “covenant” mean?
An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.
Is “covenant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.