Synonyms of promised

promised 1 of 2

adjective

chiefly dialect

as in committed

pledged in marriage

I cannot entertain your marriage proposal, for I am already promised to another

Synonyms & Similar Words

• committed
• engaged
• betrothed
• affianced
• bespoke

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unattached

promised

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vowed
• swore
• pledged
• agreed
• insisted
• covenanted
• ensured
• guaranteed
• consented
• assented
• gave one's word
• undertook
• plighted
• declared
• acceded
• betrothed
• affianced
• affirmed
• asserted
• trothed
• averred
• contracted
• engaged
• avowed
• warranted
• avouched

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predicted
• warned
• hinted
• indicated
• anticipated
• boded
• suggested
• foreboded
• augured
• bade fair
• forecast
• prophesied
• foretold
• presaged
• forewarned
• implied
• foresaw
• foreshadowed
• prognosticated
• alluded
• divined
• signified
• prefigured
• intimated
• portended
• foreknew
• betokened
• connoted
• presignified
• harbingered
• insinuated

Example Sentences

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

As Mikhail Gorbachev became Soviet premier and promised new openness with a policy of glasnost, a slow thaw would begin toward free speech, human rights, the release of political dissidents and relaxed restrictions on emigration. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Atiku promised on Wednesday to restore subsidized fuel, while Obi vowed to tackle security challenges such as mass abductions for ransom that threaten the country’s stability. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Trump has also repeatedly promised that a deal with Iran is near completion, but after multiple false starts, these announcements fool only the markets. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026

School leaders promised parents and students would not face retaliation for bringing up their concerns, according to the lawsuit. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

Upcoming measures will prevent adults from contacting kids without parental consent across the platform, Roblox has promised. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

The network of 187 miles of toll roads — the Tri-State Tollway, Northwest Tollway and East-West Tollway — opened before Christmas 1958, as promised. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

As part of the California pact, Charter promised to offer affordable broadband to low-income residents, including California LifeLine service tiers, for five years. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The alliance program’s actual terms, promised by year end, will show whether partners get real governance or merely a logo slide. — Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing promised

• promised land