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Promise

Verb / ˈprɑ:mʌs / Another word for promise — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to declare that one will do something or refrain from doing something

Synonyms & similar words

anticipate forebode predict hope call foretell prognosticate assure pledge vow oath swear commitment word assurance guarantee affirmation undertaking declaration bond covenant compact agreement contract troth pact

Synonyms by register

Formal

assurance pledge vow commitment

Informal

word pinky swear deal

Literary

troth oath

Antonyms

threat denial refusal renege disavowal repudiation

Common collocations

  • make a promise
  • break a promise
  • keep a promise
  • promise to do
  • promise of something
  • a solemn promise
  • a vague promise

Word family

noun promise
verb promise
adjective promising

Usage note

The noun 'promise' refers to a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that something will happen. The verb 'promise' means to make such a declaration.

Example sentences

  1. I promise to help you with your homework tonight.
  2. She made a promise to come to my birthday party.
  3. He broke his promise to quit smoking.
  4. The politician made a promise to lower taxes.
  5. I can't keep my promise to take you to the amusement park because it's raining today.

Quotes

  • Promises are like babies: easy to make, hard to deliver. - Author Unknown
  • A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is rain. - Arabian Proverb
  • Better a broken promise than none at all. - Mark Twain

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