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firm pledge
[/fɜːrm plɛdʒ/]
noun
pl: firm pledges
promessa firme
1.
A solemn and binding commitment or promise that is definite and cannot be easily revoked
The government made a firm pledge to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
O governo fez uma promessa firme de reduzir as emissões de carbono até 2030.
2.
A formal guarantee or assurance given with conviction and determination
He gave a firm pledge that he would support the project financially.
Ele deu uma promessa firme de que apoiaria o projeto financeiramente.
Synonyms
solemn promise
binding commitment
iron-clad guarantee
definite assurance
steadfast vow
Antonyms
empty promise
vague commitment
half-hearted pledge
loose promise
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
promessa firme
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
compromisso firme
alternative usage emphasizing formal commitment
Portugal
promessa solene
more formal and traditional usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's firm pledge
make a firm pledge
break a firm pledge
honor a firm pledge
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