pact

noun
UK: /pækt/
US: /pækt/

  1. A formal agreement or promise between two or more people, groups, or countries.

    1. They made a pact to always be friends and help each other.
    2. The countries signed a peace pact to avoid future conflicts and ensure stability.

  2. A deal with the devil or some other evil force, often involving a sacrifice.

    1. The old legend tells of a man who made a pact for eternal youth.
    2. In the story, the protagonist regretted the pact he made for worldly success as it cost him his soul.

Synonyms

agreement treaty accord alliance bargain covenant contract deal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pact" in English means: A formal agreement or promise between two or more people, groups, or countries., A deal with the devil or some other evil force, often involving a sacrifice..

The phonetic transcription of "pact" is /pækt/ in British English and /pækt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pact": agreement, treaty, accord, alliance, bargain, covenant, contract, deal.

Example usage of "pact": "They made a pact to always be friends and help each other.". More examples on the page.