Promises: meaning, definitions and examples

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promises

 

[ หˆprษ’mษชsษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

Promises are commitments made by one person to another, often regarding future actions or behaviors. They are meant to provide reassurance and build trust between individuals.

Synonyms

commitments, pledges, vows

Examples of usage

  • He made promises to always be there for her.
  • She broke her promises to never lie again.
Context #2 | Verb

making a statement

To promise is to make a declaration assuring that one will or will not do something in the future. It implies a sense of obligation or intention to fulfill the stated commitment.

Synonyms

commit, pledge, vow

Examples of usage

  • She promised to call him back later.
  • He promised not to tell anyone about the surprise party.

Translations

Translations of the word "promises" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น promessas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฏเคฆเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Versprechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ janji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ั†ัะฝะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obietnice

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด„ๆŸ (ใ‚„ใใใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท promesses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ promesas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถzler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝ์† (yak-sok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุนูˆุฏ (w`ud)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sliby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sฤพuby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฟ่ฏบ (chรฉngnuรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obljube

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loforรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒำ™ะดะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (pirobebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™dlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ promesas

Etymology

The word 'promises' originated from the Latin word 'promittere', which means 'to send forth or put forth'. Over time, the term evolved to represent a commitment or assurance given by one person to another. Promises play a crucial role in human relationships, shaping trust and accountability.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,341, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.