Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PROMISE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Promise.

How to pronounce promise:

US

Promise - as a noun

A verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commitmentdedicationspeech act
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

Example: "There is little or no promise that he will recover"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hope
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expectationoutlookprospect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Promise - as a verb

Make a promise or commitment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declare
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Promise to undertake or give

Example: "I promise you my best effort"

Make a prediction about; tell in advance

Example: "Call the outcome of an election"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticipatecallforebodeforetellpredictprognosticate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
guesshazardpretendventure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give grounds for expectations

Example: "The new results were promising"

Example Sentences

"She made a promise to never give up on her dreams."
"He broke his promise to help me move."
"I need you to keep your promise and pick up the groceries."
"Their company's main promise is to provide excellent customer service."
"John's promise to his parents was to always be honest."
View more

Word Game Points

Is PROMISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, promise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROMISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROMISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, promise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROMISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PROMISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, promise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROMISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen