Synonyms for earnests
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ur-nist |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɜr nɪst |
Top 10 synonyms for earnests Other synonyms for the word earnests
- adumbration
- aegis
- affiance
- affirmation
- armament
- armor
- asseveration
- assurance
- asylum
- attestation
- augury
- auspice
- authentication
- authority
- avowal
- bail
- bargain
- basis
- betrothal
- binder
- bond
- calmness
- carte blanche
- certainty
- certification
- charter
- clue
- collateral
- colloquy
- commission
- compact
- confirmation
- consent
- contract
- coolness
- covenant
- cover
- credentials
- cue
- custody
- defense
- demonstration
- deposit
- division
- ducat
- earnest
- earnest money
- engagement
- episode
- espousal
- evidence
- exemplification
- explanation
- expression
- favor
- forewarning
- forfeit
- foundation
- freedom
- front money
- gage
- gambit
- gesture
- gift
- go-ahead
- gravity
- green light
- guarantee
- guaranty
- guard
- hint
- immunity
- implication
- index
- indicia
- inkling
- instrument
- insurance
- intentness
- intimation
- keepsake
- license
- lock
- manifestation
- mark
- marriage
- memento
- memorial
- nod
- note
- notion
- oath
- obligation
- official document
- okay
- omen
- pact
- parole
- partial payment
- pass
- passport
- pawn
- payment
- permission
- permit
- pipe
- pledge
- plight
- portent
- portion
- preamble
- precaution
- prefiguration
- presage
- preservation
- prisoner
- profession
- prognostic
- prolegomenon
- promise
- promissory note
- proof
- recognizance
- redemption
- refuge
- relic
- reminder
- repayment
- representation
- retreat
- right
- sacred word
- sacrificial lamb
- safeguard
- safekeeping
- safeness
- safety measure
- salvation
- sample
- sanction
- sanctuary
- scapegoat
- security
- security deposit
- sedateness
- serious-mindedness
- shelter
- shield
- shingle
- show
- sign
- signal
- significant
- signifier
- sincerity
- sober-mindedness
- sobriety
- solemnity
- souvenir
- staidness
- sternness
- sticker
- stipulation
- subpoena
- suggestion
- summons
- sure thing
- surety
- surveillance
- swear
- swearing
- symbol
- symptom
- tag
- telltale
- testament
- testimonial
- testimony
- thoughtfulness
- ticket
- token
- trace
- trophy
- troth
- undertaking
- verification
- vestige
- victim
- vow
- ward
- warning
- warrant
- warranty
- will
- wind
- wink
- witness
- word
- word of honor
Définition of earnests
Origin :- from Old English eornoste (adj.) "zealous," or from Old English noun eornost "seriousness, serious intent" (surviving only in the phrase in earnest), from Proto-Germanic *ern "vigor, briskness" (cf. Old Saxon ernust, Old High German arnust "seriousness, firmness, struggle," German Ernst "seriousness;" Gothic arniba "safely, securely;" Old Norse ern "able, vigorous," jarna "fight, combat"). The proper name Ernest (literally "resolute") is from the same root. Related: Earnestly; earnestness.
- As in indication : noun evidence, clue
- As in installment : noun part, section
- As in pawn : noun security for a loan
- As in pledge : noun sign of good faith
- As in promise : noun one's word that something will be done
- As in security : noun safety, protection
- As in seriousness : noun humorlessness
- As in testament : noun tribute; last wishes
- As in token : noun indication, remembrance
- As in warrant : noun authorization
- As in down payment : noun part payment when buying
- As in solemn word : noun promise
- As in guarantee : noun pledge, promise
- As in hostage : noun person held captive until captor's demand is met
- The good times have come; and yet they are only earnests of better days still that are on their way.
- Extract from : « Grace Darling » by Eva Hope
- God gives you these partial triumphs, that they may be earnests of the future.
- Extract from : « Gleanings Among The Sheaves » by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
- Since many of Collier's "earnests" turn out to be "jests," why not the other way round?
- Extract from : « Francis Beaumont: Dramatist » by Charles Mills Gayley
- Its stray sunbeams grew clear and golden, now that they were understood to be only earnests of the golden day above.
- Extract from : « The Ravens and the Angels » by Elizabeth Rundle Charles
- And faith further breeds hope because it kindles joy and peace, which are the foretastes and earnests of the future blessedness.
- Extract from : « Expositions of Holy Scripture » by Alexander Maclaren
Antonyms for earnests
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