clear pledges

[klɪr ˈplɛdʒɪz]
noun phrase
promessas claras
1. Explicit, unambiguous commitments or promises made by a person or organization
The candidate made clear pledges to reduce taxes and improve healthcare.
O candidato fez promessas claras de reduzir impostos e melhorar a saúde.
2. Transparent and definite assurances about future actions or intentions
The government issued clear pledges to combat climate change.
O governo emitiu promessas claras para combater as mudanças climáticas.
3. Unequivocal vows or guarantees that are easy to understand
The company made clear pledges regarding product quality and customer service.
A empresa fez promessas claras sobre a qualidade do produto e o atendimento ao cliente.
In both Brazilian and American political contexts, 'clear pledges' are often scrutinized by voters and media. In Brazil, candidates frequently make clear pledges during electoral campaigns, which are evaluated for fulfillment during governance. In the USA, clear pledges form the basis of political platforms and are central to election discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explicit commitmentsdefinite promisesunambiguous vowsfirm assurancestransparent guarantees
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague promisesambiguous commitmentsunclear pledgesempty promisesundefined assurances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
promessas claras
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
promessas claras
Common in political discourse
São Paulo
promessas claras
Widely used in business and political contexts
Portugal
promessas claras
Identical usage with slightly different emphasis in political contexts

Related Words

commitmentpromisevowguaranteeassurancepledgeundertakingobligation

Related Idioms & Phrases

as clear as day
crystal clear
clear as a bell
put one's money where one's mouth is
make good on a promise
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