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Handshake [hand-sheyk]
Main Entry:
contract [n., adj., and usually for v. 15–17, 21, 22 kon-trakt; otherwise v. kuhn-trakt]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: agreement, deal
Synonyms: arrangement, bargain, bond, commission, commitment, compact, concordat, convention, covenant, deposition, dicker, engagement, evidence, guarantee, handshake, indenture, liability, mise, obligation, pact, paper, pledge, promise, proof, record, settlement, stipulation, treaty, understanding
Notes: a compact is a formal agreement on rights and conduct, a treaty is a compact between nations, and a contract is a compact between two business entities
Antonyms: disagreement, misunderstanding
Main Entry: grip
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: clasp, embrace
Synonyms: anchor, brace, catch, cinch, cincture, clamp, clamping, clench, clinch, clutch, coercion, constraint, crushing, duress, enclosing, enclosure, fastening, fixing, grapnel, grapple, grasp, gripe, handclasp, handgrip, handhold, handshake, hold, hook, ligature, lug, purchase, restraint, snatch, squeeze, strength, tenure, vise, wrench
Antonyms: release
Main Entry: understanding
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: informal agreement
Synonyms: accord, common view, concord, deal, handshake, harmony, meeting of minds, pact
Antonyms: disagreement
Main Entry: welcome
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: greeting
Synonyms: acceptance, entertainment, entrée, friendliness, handshake, hello, hospitality, howdy, key to the city, ovation, reception, red carpet, rumble*, salutation, salute, tumble*
Antonyms: goodbye
Main Entry: gentleman's agreement
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: nonformal agreement
Synonyms: bond, contract, deal, gentlemen's agreement, handshake, pact, pactum, pledge, tacit agreement, understanding, unspoken agreement, unwritten agreement, verbal agreement
Main Entry: gentlemen's agreement
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: agreement based on trust
Synonyms: bond, contract, deal, gentleman's agreement, handshake, nonformal agreement, pact, pactum, pledge, tacit agreement, understanding, unspoken agreement, unwritten agreement, verbal agreement
Related Words
Main Entry: contract
Part of Speech: noun, verb
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Adjectives:
conventional, ad idem, agreed, benami, innominate, mediatory, negotiable, nominate, under hand and seal
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