affiances

verb

Definition of affiancesnext
present tense third-person singular of affiance
as in proposes

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  1. proposes
  2. promises
  3. commits
  4. engages
Verb
  • So the Recruiter proposes a modified game of Russian roulette where one of them will die within six shots.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The rule proposes listing the migrant butterfly as a threatened species.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of proposes
Verb
  • The deal to host the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is finalized, with an official announcement expected soon, possibly during Monday's Raw Netflix premiere, which promises to bring in a huge international audience.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • As 2025 begins, the slate of January releases promises a strong start to the year.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of promises
Verb
  • Each therapy dog team commits to at least two to three two-hour shifts monthly, the airport notes.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Like, perhaps, directing ABC to a settlement that commits $15 million to the president-elect’s future presidential museum.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of commits
Verb
  • The thumb throttle engages quickly without the jerking motion that bikes often experience.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Aunt Rita’s Experienced Escapades program is a monthly social and support group that engages people living with HIV/AIDS ages 50 and older.
    Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of engages
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