promise
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈpɹɒmɪs/]
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1. promise (noun) — sense 1
Definition: An oath or affirmation; a vow.
Example: When I make a promise, I always stick to it.
2. promise (noun) — sense 2
Definition: A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to their use.
Example: He purſued Andrew Houſtoun upon his promiſe, to give him the like Sallary for the next year, and in abſence obtained him to be holden as confeſt and Decerned.
3. promise (noun) — sense 3
Definition: Something promised.
Example: That jewelry was a promise to me.
4. promise (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
Example: If you promise not to tell anyone, I will let you have this cake for free.
5. promise (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.
Example: The clouds promise rain.
Structure of the word
Roots:- mey (change, Proto-Indo-European)
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