pacts
/pækts/
NOUN
1. Agreements or mutual commitments
Formal or informal agreements between two or more parties establishing shared commitments, promises, or obligations.
1.1. Mutual agreements and arrangements
Agreements between individuals or groups to cooperate, follow shared terms, or fulfill mutual commitments.
Synonyms
- agreements
- accords
- compacts
- understandings
- arrangements
- deals
- bargains
- ententes
- concords
Antonyms
- disagreements
- misunderstandings
Examples
- The neighbors made pacts to support one another during emergencies.
- The organizations established agreements to share resources and expertise.
Related Words
- acceptances
- assents
- approvals
- consents
- concurrences
- promises
- pledges
- commitments
1.2. Formal and legally binding agreements
Official agreements that establish obligations, responsibilities, or enforceable commitments between parties.
Synonyms
- contracts
- covenants
- compacts
- charters
- conventions
- settlements
- accords
Examples
- The companies entered into pacts governing their commercial partnership.
- The parties signed contracts outlining their respective obligations.
Related Words
- obligations
- liabilities
- commitments
- responsibilities
- conditions
- stipulations
- provisions
1.3. Agreements between nations
Formal agreements between two or more countries concerning diplomacy, security, trade, cooperation, or international relations.
Synonyms
- treaties
- accords
- alliances
- conventions
- ententes
- compacts
Examples
- The neighboring countries signed pacts to strengthen regional security.
- Several nations negotiated treaties to promote economic cooperation.
Related Words
- diplomacy
- partnerships
- coalitions
- international relations
- concordats
- protocols
1.4. Promises and solemn commitments
Mutual promises or pledges made by individuals or groups to fulfill a shared intention or maintain a commitment.
Synonyms
- pledges
- promises
- vows
- bonds
- covenants
- troths
Examples
- The friends made pacts to remain loyal to each other.
- The leaders exchanged solemn vows to uphold their shared commitments.
Related Words
- trust
- loyalty
- assurances
- commitments
- obligations
- words
1.5. Partnerships and alliances
Agreements that establish cooperation, association, or a relationship between individuals, organizations, or groups.
Synonyms
- alliances
- partnerships
- associations
- leagues
- compacts
Examples
- The rival organizations formed pacts to pursue a common objective.
- Strategic alliances helped the companies expand into new markets.
Related Words
- coalitions
- unions
- collaborations
- affiliations
- cooperation
- ententes
VERB
2. To form a pact or agree formally
To enter into a formal agreement or establish a mutual commitment with another party.
2.1. Making formal agreements
To reach an agreement with another person or group by accepting shared terms or commitments.
Synonyms
Examples
- The two organizations pact to cooperate on future projects.
- The parties pact to share resources and responsibilities.
Related Words
- negotiate
- consent
- concur
- commit
- settle
- promise