Promised: meaning, definitions and examples

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promised

 

[ หˆprษ’mษชst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

keeping a pledge

to assure someone that one will definitely do, give or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen

Synonyms

assure, commit, pledge, vow.

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Word Description / Examples
promised

Used when someone has told another person that they will definitely do something or that something will happen. It often reflects a personal commitment.

  • She promised to call me back later.
  • He promised his daughter a trip to the zoo.
pledge

Used in formal or solemn contexts when someone makes a serious promise or agreement. Often involves a formal declaration.

  • The company pledged to reduce its carbon footprint.
  • She pledged a donation to the charity.
vow

Used in very serious or formal contexts, often involving a deep, personal promise or a solemn oath. It is particularly common in religious or ceremonial contexts.

  • The couple vowed to be faithful to each other.
  • He vowed never to lie again.
commit

Used when someone is making a firm decision to do something, often involving a strong dedication. It implies a level of obligation or being bound to a course of action.

  • They decided to commit to the new project.
  • He committed himself to helping the community.
assure

Used when someone wants to remove doubt or anxiety from another person by telling them something confidently. Often involves providing comfort or confidence.

  • I assure you that the project will be completed on time.
  • She assured him that everything was going to be fine.

Examples of usage

  • He promised to take her out for dinner
  • I promise I'll be there on time
  • She promised to help him with his homework
Context #2 | Verb

predicting

to indicate that something will happen; guarantee that something will be done

Synonyms

forecast, foretell, guarantee, predict.

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promised

Used when someone has assured others about something happening in the future, often implying a personal commitment.

  • She promised to help him with his homework.
  • He promised that he would never lie again.
foretell

Used in a literary or mystical context to predict something, often implying a sense of certainty and often involving future events.

  • The old sage foretold the coming of a great storm.
  • Legends say that he could foretell the future.
forecast

Commonly used in weather and economic contexts to discuss predictions based on data and analysis.

  • The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow.
  • Experts forecast a rise in unemployment rates next year.
predict

Used broadly in various contexts to talk about stating what will happen in the future, based on reasoning, experience, or data.

  • No one can predict when the next earthquake will occur.
  • He predicted that the team would win the championship.
guarantee

Implying a formal and often legal assurance that something will happen or is true, often used in commercial contexts.

  • The company guarantees that the product will last for at least one year.
  • You have my guarantee that the project will be completed on time.

Examples of usage

  • The dark clouds promised rain
  • His hard work promised success

Translations

Translations of the word "promised" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prometido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฆเคพ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versprochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dijanjikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ั†ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obiecany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด„ๆŸใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ (ใ‚„ใใใใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท promis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prometido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถz verilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝ์†๋œ (yaksok doen)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ููˆุนูŽุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slรญbenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sฤพรบbenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฟ่ฏบ็š„ (chรฉngnuรฒ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obljubljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lofaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒำ™ะดะต ะตั‚ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ”แƒ’แƒ›แƒ (daigegma)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™d edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prometido

Etymology

The word 'promise' originated from the Latin word 'promittere', which means 'send forth, foretell'. The concept of making a promise has been an integral part of human communication and relationships throughout history. Promises are a way to build trust, create expectations, and demonstrate commitment.

See also: promise, promiser, promises, promising, promisor.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,844, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.