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present tense third-person singular of promise
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1
to make a solemn declaration of intent
- they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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2
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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promises
noun
plural of promise
Synonyms of promises (Entry 2 of 2)
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
- he made a promise to arrive on time, come hell or high water
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.
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