Promised

verb

/ˈpɹɒm.ɪst/

Word Frequency: 21.7

Definitions

1.verbTo commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

2.verbTo give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.

"The clouds promise rain."

3.adjectivePredicted; expected; anticipated.

4.adjectiveUnder obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.

5.adjectiveDue to become manifest because of a past promise.

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