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promise

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of promise

a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
  • He made a promise to arrive on time.
Synonyms of promise

oath, pledge, troth, vow, word
Words Related to promise

appointment, arrangement, commitment, engagement, obligation

agreement, compact, contract, covenant

assurance, guarantee, guaranty, undertaking

bail, bond, deposit, gage, pawn, security, token, warranty

promise

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of promise

1 to make a solemn declaration of intent
  • They promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away.
Synonyms of promise

covenant, pledge, swear, vow
Words Related to promise

affiance, betroth, plight, troth

accede, agree, assent, consent

contract, engage, ensure, guarantee, undertake

affirm, assert, aver, avouch, avow, declare, insist, warrant
Phrases Synonymous with promise

give one's word
2 to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
  • Given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show.
Synonyms of promise

augur, bode, forebode (also forbode)
Words Related to promise

forecast, foretell, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy

forewarn, warn

anticipate, divine, foreknow, foresee

betoken, foreshadow, harbinger, portend, prefigure, presignify

indicate, signify

allude, connote, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest
Phrases Synonymous with promise

bid fair

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