Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Promises.
How to pronounce promises:
US
Promises - 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 actHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
Example: "There is little or no promise that he will recover"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hopeHypernyms (Closely Related)
expectationoutlookprospectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Promises - as a verb
Make a promise or commitment
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assureHypernyms (Closely Related)
declareHyponyms (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)
anticipatecallforebodeforetellpredictprognosticateHypernyms (Closely Related)
guesshazardpretendventureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give grounds for expectations
Example: "The new results were promising"
Example Sentences
"He made promises he couldn't keep."
"She broke her promises to me."
"The politician made many promises during the election."
"I hope you will fulfill your promises."
"He gave me his promises in writing."
Word Game Points
Is PROMISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, promises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROMISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PROMISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, promises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROMISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PROMISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, promises is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROMISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
