I . n.
1.
Word, engagement, assurance, pledge.
2.
Ground or basis of hope, earnest, pledge.
3.
Bestowal, fulfilment, grant of what is ~d.
II . v. a.
1.
Pledge, engage, covenant.
2.
Give expectation of, excite a hope of, assure.
3.
Pledge, engage to bestow.
III . v. n.
Engage, agree, stipulate, bargain, be sworn, pledge one's self, plight one's word, pass one's word, give assurance, make an agreement, tie one's self.