"covenant" in the noun sense
1. covenant, compact, concordat
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
2. covenant
Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
"covenant" in the verb sense
1. covenant
enter into a covenant
2. covenant
enter into a covenant or formal agreement
"They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver"
"The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world"
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