promised

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

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he promised to forward my mail

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swear pledge vow undertake guarantee assure contract engage covenant plight

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give good grounds for expecting (a particular occurrence).

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forthcoming concerts promise a feast of music

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promise promising promise someone the moon