Synonyms for

Promises

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

Definition

Promises means a declaration or assurance that one will do something or refrain from doing something.

Synonyms & similar words

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

Synonyms by register

Formal

assurances pledges commitments vows

Informal

deals guarantees word

Literary

oaths covenants

Antonyms

threats warnings denials rejections negations disavowals

Common collocations

  • keep promises
  • break promises
  • make promises
  • empty promises
  • solemn promises
  • fulfill promises
  • promises made
  • promises kept

Word family

noun promise
verb promise
adjective promising

Usage note

The word 'promises' can refer to both the act of making a commitment and the commitment itself. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. He made a promise to clean his room.
  2. She promised to call her grandmother.
  3. They made a promise to always be there for each other.
  4. He broke his promise to help with the dishes.
  5. She kept her promise to study for the test.

Quotes

  • A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is rain.
  • A promise made is a debt unpaid.
  • A promise is a comfort for a fool.

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