pact
word
/ˈpækt/
pakt
/pˈækt/
pakt
Definition
A pact is a formal agreement between two or more people, groups, or countries to do or not do something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or serious; often used for international relations, treaties, or solemn promises. Common collocation: 'make a pact', 'break a pact'. Less casual than 'deal' or 'agreement'.
Spanish: pactoPortuguese (BR): pactoPortuguese (PT): pactoChinese (Simplified): 协议 - 契约Chinese (Traditional): 協議 - 契約Hindi: संधि - समझौताArabic: اتفاق - ميثاقBengali: চুক্তি - প্যাক্টRussian: пакт - соглашение (формальное)Japanese: 協定 - パクトVietnamese: hiệp ước - giao ướcKorean: 협정 - 약속 (엄숙한)Turkish: pakt - antlaşma (resmî)Urdu: معاہدہ - پَیکٹ (رسمی، سنجیدہ وعدہ)Indonesian: pakt - perjanjian (resmi)
Example Sentences
The two countries signed a pact to stop fighting.
basic
We made a pact never to tell anyone what happened that night.
natural
After hours of discussion, the teams finally reached a pact.
natural
Isn’t it funny how kids make a pact about the smallest things?
natural
The friends broke their pact.
basic
They made a secret pact to always help each other.
basic