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solemn assurance

[/ˈsɒləm əˈʃʊərəns/]
nounpl: solemn assurances
garantia solene
1. A formal, serious, and sincere promise or guarantee, often made with gravity and ceremony
The president gave a solemn assurance that the funds would be used responsibly.
O presidente deu uma garantia solene de que os fundos seriam utilizados responsavelmente.
2. A solemn pledge or commitment characterized by dignity and earnestness
He offered his solemn assurance that he would keep the secret.
Ele ofereceu sua garantia solene de que manteria o segredo.
Synonyms
solemn pledgeformal promisesolemn vowgrave assuranceearnest guarantee
Antonyms
casual promiseempty promiselight assuranceunserious commitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
garantia solene
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
garantia solene / promessa solene
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
garantia solene / promessa formal
Portuguese variant may use 'promessa formal' more frequently in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

on my solemn assurance
give solemn assurance
rest assured
word of honor
cross my heart and hope to die
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