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Synonyms & Similar Words
vow
pledge
guarantee
assurance
oath
commitment
undertaking
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bond
contract
agreement
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warranty
avowal
professions
declaration
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Meaning of Promise
A promise is a commitment or assurance to do or not do something.
Definitions
- A declaration or assurance that something will be done or given
- * A statement that something is likely to happen
- * A person or thing that gives a good promise of success
Etymology of Promise
The word "promise" comes from the Old French "promesse", which is derived from the Latin "promissum", the past participle of "promittere", meaning "to send forth" or "to put forward"
Historically, the word has been used to convey a sense of commitment or obligation, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass a range of related concepts, including vows, oaths, and guarantees
Example Uses
- I promise to be there on time for the meeting
- * She made a promise to herself to learn a new language
- * The company promises to deliver high-quality products
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
refusal
denial
rejection
renunciation
abandonment
repudiation
disavowal
retraction
withdrawal
negate
cancel
retract
revoke
abrogate
annul
void
negate
disclaim
forsake
relinquish
waive
desert
abandon