Promise Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Promise crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on December 17 2023 Universal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Promise has a total of 6 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | PLEDGE | Promise | Universal |
| 20% | HIGHRESOLUTION | Wrecked New Year's promise? | Wall Street Journal |
| 20% | IOU | Promise to pay | New York Times |
| 20% | OATH | Formal promise | USA Today |
| 20% | OATH | Solemn promise | USA Today |
| 20% | RENEGE | Go back on a promise | Universal |
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. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- Universal: Dec 17, 2023
- Thomas Joseph: Dec 9, 2023
- LA Times: Oct 19, 2023
- New York Times: Jul 13, 2023
- Eugene Sheffer: Apr 14, 2023
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