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Meaning of the word promised in English

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promised

Verb

1.

assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

Example:
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he promised to forward my mail
Synonym:
swearpledgevowundertakeguaranteeassurecontractengagecovenantplight
2.

give good grounds for expecting (a particular occurrence).

Example:
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forthcoming concerts promise a feast of music
Synonym:
indicatepoint todenotesignifysuggestbespeakpresageaugurheraldbodeforeshadowportendbetokenforetokenforebodeharbinger

Adjective

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promisepromisingpromise someone the moon