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adjective

chiefly dialect
as in committed
pledged in marriage I cannot entertain your marriage proposal, for I am already promised to another

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verb

past tense of promise
1
as in vowed
to make a solemn declaration of intent they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away

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as in predicted
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show

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Recent Examples of promised
Adjective
With the first of Mamdani’s four promised rent freezes coming at us like a high-speed train, many of us won’t be around for the next three. — Ann Korchak, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026 That is twice the promised average increase in refunds. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Paramount has previously promised not to close the transaction before July 22. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 July 2026 Tehran promised safe passage to vessels in the strait, but the deal did not define which lanes vessels should use. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 July 2026 The stronger discipline is to make every AI request name the single financial line it's meant to move and the size of the move being promised before it gets funded. — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The President promised to end what had been a quarter century of forever wars in the Middle East. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 Critics say the Western-style civil liberties that Beijing promised to maintain for 50 years after the handover have declined. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 The Federal Emergency Management Agency had promised the state $608 million in reimbursement. — Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Mullin promised a different approach, while still pledging to deliver on the president’s priorities. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Chen Moonves promised to find someone to take her place, however. — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
  1. committed
  2. vowed
  3. predicted
  4. engaged
  5. swore
  6. warned
  7. pledged
  8. hinted
Adjective
  • As baseball braces for a potentially lengthy lockout after the 2026 season, the Players’ Association has brandished the record-setting price as an example of how committed spending can drive franchise values.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • If her dialogue sometimes seems too eager to articulate the screenwriters’ own ethical arguments, that’s a small price to pay for a thriller so committed to exploring the impressive reach of violence.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of committed
Verb
  • The godless ’60s had radicalized many Christians who saw the toxic stew of drugs, rock ’n’ roll, and shallow commercialism as a sign of the end times and vowed to reverse the demonic tide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • But demonstrators vowed Friday to press on despite Sonam Wangchuk’s decision to end his fast, as the protests spread from New Dehli to other cities around the country including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 24 July 2026
Definition of vowed
Verb
  • Many predicted this sort of mission-creep when VAR was in its infancy, and those warnings have proven well-founded.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Hurricanes are predicted to grow stronger and spin up faster, too, having a more damaging effect.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of predicted
Adjective
  • Retirees who stay engaged, maintain relationships, and pursue meaningful activities often find more satisfaction than those who simply step away from work without a clear plan for what comes next.
    — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Keep reading to discover new ways to help kids stay engaged and on top of their learning.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • While Duncan said that Bottalico swore the pitch got away from him, Bonds denied it.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • News of the fire reached musician Linda Ronstadt, who swore that Dan Tana’s served the best plate of spaghetti in the world.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of swore
Verb
  • Sirens sounded in Bahrain this morning, as the country’s Interior Ministry warned citizens to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.
    — Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The Bank of England warned last December of the possibility of a climate Minsky moment, where assets reprice rapidly due to climate shock.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026
Definition of warned
Verb
  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • At the same time, the government has pledged to allow Haitians living abroad to vote for president for the first time.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of pledged
Verb
  • LeBron update During Prime’s broadcast of Monday’s Heat summer league game, NBA insider Chris Haynes said James’ agent Rich Paul hinted that James’ free agent decision could be coming soon.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Eventually, their bond will sour with Raskova using her knowledge of Zoya’s scandalous paternity (Zoya’s father is heavily hinted to be either Brezhnev or a son of Brezhnev) against Irina somehow, until Irina turns the tables on Raskova herself.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of hinted

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