verb🔗ShareTo commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow."He promised to never return to this town again."actioncommunicationplanstatementvaluebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give grounds for expectation, especially of something good."The clouds promise rain."actioncommunicationbusinessvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePredicted; expected; anticipated."The promised raise motivated her to work harder. "outcomefuturetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnder obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation."Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to slightly more complex: "The promised land was hard to find." "She wore the ring as a reminder of her promised love." " familyreligionfutureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDue to become manifest because of a past promise."The promised raise finally appeared in my paycheck this month. "futuretimeplanoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading