despondeo

Latin

verb
Definitions
  • I promise (to give), pledge, devote to.
  • I promise in marriage, betroth, engage.
  • (figuratively) I give up, yield, resign, lose courage, despair, despond.

Etymology

Affix from Latin spondeō (promise, I promise, engage, guarantee, promise solemnly, betroth, bond).

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Latin

spondeō

Gloss

promise, I promise, engage, guarantee, promise solemnly, betroth, bond

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