Serious promise Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Serious promise crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on March 8 2025 USA Today Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Serious promise has a total of 6 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | PLEDGE | Serious promise | USA Today |
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:
- USA Today: Mar 8, 2025
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