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PROMISED

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Promised.

How to pronounce promised:

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Promised - 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)

Promised - 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"

Promised - as an adjective

Predicted; expected; anticipated.

Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.

Due to become manifest because of a past promise.

Example Sentences

"He promised to help me with my homework."
"She promised to call me after her meeting."
"They promised to take care of our pets while we're away."
"The politician promised to lower taxes if elected."
"I promised to pick up some groceries on my way home."
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Word Game Points

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

PROMISED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PROMISED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, promised is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROMISED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PROMISED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, promised is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROMISED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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