Entry Word: promise

Function: noun

Meaning: a personʼs solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something <he gave a promise that he would arrive on time>

Synonyms oath, pledge, troth, vow, word

Related Words appointment, arrangement, commitment, engagement; compact, contract, covenant; assurance, guarantee, guaranty; bail, bond, deposit, gage, pawn, security, token, warranty