PROMISE Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word promise. (close relations)
Definition of PROMISE
Best Alternative Words for PROMISE
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assurance | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something • a statement intended to inspire confidence • a British term for some kinds of insurance | ||||||||
bond | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940) • an electrical force linking atoms • British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming • a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal • a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest • (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a connection that fastens things together • a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents • the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition verb • stick to firmly • create social or emotional ties • issue bonds on • bring together in a common cause or emotion | ||||||||
commitment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose • the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action • an engagement by contract involving financial obligation • a message that makes a pledge • the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) | ||||||||
covenant | nounn | |||||||
noun • a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action • (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return verb • enter into a covenant • enter into a covenant or formal agreement | ||||||||
guarantee | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||||
noun • a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications • an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true • a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults verb • give surety or assume responsibility • make certain of • promise to do or accomplish • stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of | ||||||||
oath | nounn | |||||||
noun • profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger • a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury • a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior | ||||||||
pledge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a deposit of personal property as security for a debt • someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group • a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event • a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something verb • promise solemnly and formally • pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals • propose a toast to • give as a guarantee • bind or secure by a pledge | ||||||||
vow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner verb • make a vow; promise • dedicate to a deity by a vow | ||||||||
word | nounn | |||||||
noun • a unit of language that native speakers can identify • the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) • a brief statement • the sacred writings of the Christian religions • information about recent and important events • a verbal command for action • an exchange of views on some topic • a promise • a string of bits stored in computer memory • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group verb • put into words or an expression | ||||||||
delay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||||
future | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • yet to be or coming • a verb tense or other formation referring to events or states that have not yet happened noun • the time yet to come • a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future • bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date adjective satellite • effective in or looking toward the future • (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving | ||||||||
deferred | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time • yield to another's wish or opinion | ||||||||
anticipate | verbv | |||||||
verb • regard something as probable or likely • act in advance of; deal with ahead of time • realize beforehand • make a prediction about; tell in advance • be excited or anxious about • be a forerunner of or occur earlier than | ||||||||
assure | verbv | |||||||
verb • make certain of • inform positively and with certainty and confidence • assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • make a promise or commitment | ||||||||
call | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course • a method of contacting a person by phone • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a demand • the characteristic sound produced by a bird • a brief social visit • a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement • a demand for a show of hands in a card game • a request • an instruction that interrupts the program being executed • a visit in an official or professional capacity • (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee • the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date verb • assign a specified (usually proper) name to • ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone • utter a sudden loud cry • order, request, or command to come • pay a brief visit • call a meeting; invite or command to meet • read aloud to check for omissions or absentees • send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message • utter a characteristic note or cry • stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • make a stop in a harbour • demand payment of (a loan) • make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands • give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance • indicate a decision in regard to • make a prediction about; tell in advance • present for redemption before maturation • challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense • declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee • lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal • order or request or give a command for • order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role • utter in a loud voice or announce • challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of • consider or regard as being • rouse somebody from sleep with a call | ||||||||
forebode | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a prediction about; tell in advance | ||||||||
foretell | verbv | |||||||
verb • foreshadow or presage • make a prediction about; tell in advance • indicate, as with a sign or an omen | ||||||||
hope | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a specific instance of feeling hopeful • United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003) • the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled • grounds for feeling hopeful about the future • someone (or something) on which expectations are centered • one of the three Christian virtues verb • expect and wish • be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes • intend with some possibility of fulfilment | ||||||||
predict | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a prediction about; tell in advance • indicate, as with a sign or an omen | ||||||||
prognosticate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a prediction about; tell in advance • indicate, as with a sign or an omen |