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1. promise
verb. ['ˈprɑːməs'] make a promise or commitment.
Etymology
- promise (English)
- promis (Middle English (1100-1500))
- promesse (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. promise
verb. ['ˈprɑːməs'] promise to undertake or give.
Antonyms
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Etymology
- promise (English)
- promis (Middle English (1100-1500))
- promesse (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. promise
noun. ['ˈprɑːməs'] grounds for feeling hopeful about the future.
Etymology
- promise (English)
- promis (Middle English (1100-1500))
- promesse (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. promise
noun. ['ˈprɑːməs'] a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future.
Synonyms
Etymology
- promise (English)
- promis (Middle English (1100-1500))
- promesse (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. promise
verb. ['ˈprɑːməs'] make a prediction about; tell in advance.
Etymology
- promise (English)
- promis (Middle English (1100-1500))
- promesse (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. promise
verb. ['ˈprɑːməs'] give grounds for expectations.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- promise (English)
- promis (Middle English (1100-1500))
- promesse (Old French (842-ca. 1400))