covenant
/ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.73 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.
noun
A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties (often one that is religious or religiously-based).
noun
An incidental clause in an agreement.
verb
To enter into, or promise something by, a covenant.
verb
To make a stipulation.
Example Sentences
- "Jupiter Covenanted with him, that it should be Hot or Cold, Wet or Dry, […] as the Tenant should Direct."
- "and they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver"
Etymology
From Middle English covenaunt, borrowed from Old French covenant (“agreement”), from Latin conveniēns, convenientem (“agreeing, agreeable, suitable, convenient”), present participle of conveniō (“to agree”). Cognate with convenient and convene.
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Phrases
Ark of the Covenant
biblical covenant
Covenantal nomism
covenant-lite
Covenant marriage
covenant of grace
covenant of salt
covenant of title