Synonyms of promises

promises 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of promise

1

as in vows

to make a solemn declaration of intent

they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vows
• swears
• pledges
• covenants
• agrees
• ensures
• insists
• guarantees
• gives one's word
• consents
• undertakes
• declares
• assents
• accedes
• affirms
• asserts
• plights
• affiances
• betroths
• contracts
• avows
• troths
• avers
• engages
• warrants
• avouches

2

as in predicts

to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome

given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predicts
• warns
• hints
• bodes
• bids fair
• anticipates
• forebodes
• indicates
• augurs
• suggests
• forecasts
• prophesies
• presages
• foresees
• implies
• foretells
• forewarns
• prognosticates
• portends
• foreshadows
• prefigures
• signifies
• foreknows
• alludes
• betokens
• divines
• intimates
• connotes
• harbingers
• presignifies
• insinuates

promises

2 of 2

noun

plural of promise

as in pledges

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vows
• pledges
• assurances
• words
• oaths
• commitments
• obligations
• guarantees
• appointments
• agreements
• contracts
• arrangements
• guaranties
• troths
• covenants
• engagements
• compacts
• warranties
• undertakings
• deposits
• securities
• tokens
• bonds
• gages
• pawns
• bails

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of promises

Verb

The brand promises a comfortable fit – and breathability – for pets of different sizes. —Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 1 May 2026

Sunday morning promises to be another marathon with miles of cheers. —CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

This year, however, the parade promises to be a more low-key affair. —Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026

Right Brain Brewery promises pinball fun, Neapolitan pizzas, and microbrews. —Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

As young girls begin to go missing, Iris falls in with a shadowy, brutish painter Louis (George Webster) who promises her an education in the arts. —Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026

The sectional is made to order and the site promises that it will be delivered in six to eight weeks with free, white-glove delivery. —Emma Tubbs, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026

But — to echo Segal — Feldman promises there’s much more where these five releases came from. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

However, the new approach promises to overcome this problem. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026

Noun

One key problem with California’s direct democracy is that voters are easily swayed by broad promises, but then lose interest in real-world outcomes. —Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 1 May 2026

When a business closes, promises may be made, but refunds are never guaranteed. —Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 May 2026

His entry comes during what promises to be a challenging midterm election year for Republicans. —ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026

With a pithy title to match, Marty, Life Is Short promises to tell the comedian's story while keeping audiences laughing. —Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

Big promises and bold expectations Synthetic biology has already led to a range of promising outcomes across medicine, energy and environmental science. —André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026

This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026

Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026

Lamont left with promises that his office would review the documents. —Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026