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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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2
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
Saudi Arabia has promised to build desalination plants and two airports, and invest in telecommunications projects worth more than $1 billion. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026 Repairs have since taken much longer than promised as costs have increased from initial estimates, creating plenty of material for Foulkes to criticize McKee’s leadership. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Complicated in-camera effects — matte work, ghost glass, early Steadicam usage — promised artistic mastery, but not necessarily thrills or coherence. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 On the city’s end, officials promised improved lighting in that area and also positioned surveillance cameras at the intersection of 20th and L Streets. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The Angels had promised to pay his legal fees, but once the trial ended, the money never came. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Defending his government’s handling of the crisis, Sánchez promised to publish a dossier of official reports showing all of the information that was available to the government. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Chairman Warsh spoke of the need to continue the battle against high inflation and promised the Fed will deliver its 2% inflation target. — George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Foxconn had promised to open a manufacturing plant that would employ thirteen thousand workers. — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
  1. committed
  2. vowed
  3. predicted
  4. engaged
  5. swore
  6. warned
  7. pledged
  8. hinted
Adjective
  • The school had a prominent billionaire booster, Tilman Fertitta, who was financially committed to leveling the program up.
    — John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Axiom has remained committed to the process, but private sources have expressed concerns about its rate of progress.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of committed
Verb
  • Over the years, Steinem had longstanding romantic relationships with a number of men but vowed never to marry or have children.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to destroy all homes in villages near the border.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of vowed
Verb
  • Higher confidence in generative AI predicted less critical thinking about the output.
    — Fernando Fainzilber, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • So far, though, there’s little sign of job displacement on the scale that the two tech barons predicted.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of predicted
Adjective
  • But writing notes by hand requires a more engaged mental filter.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • By creating measurable value today, employees become more engaged in their roles.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • Bowie swore her allegiance to ISIS through multiple audio recordings and conducted surveillance at the Capitol at least five times, taking dozens of photos, according to Tremaroli.
    — Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cloobeck allegedly contacted Lavie’s attorney, swore at him and threatened him, his property and members of his family, according to the complaint.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of swore
Verb
  • Winter warned that the practice can cause skin irritation, worsen existing cracks on the feet and open small cuts that let bacteria in.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
  • France’s own prime minister has warned that reneging on the national debt would force the country to borrow at exorbitant interest rates, just as the government must turn to the bond market to raise more than $360 billion this year.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of warned
Verb
  • The researchers pledged to return to the subject with more precise numbers, once security officials specify exactly how large the security zones will be.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The government pledged action, including a crackdown on unauthorized medical providers, to prevent more such infections.
    — Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pledged
Verb
  • Richardson’s trade request has remained intact throughout training camp and the preseason, but assistant GM Ed Dodds strongly hinted in mid-August that the Colts were intending to keep Richardson.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Nikki will be seeking a password, also hinted via social media, that will change nightly, from guests.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hinted

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