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promise

/ˈpɹɒmɪs/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A pledge or agreement to do something or to fulfill a certain obligation.

    - "He made a promise to his friend to help him move."
    - "The company promised to deliver the products on time."
  • Noun

    The state or condition of being trustworthy or reliable.

    - "Her reputation for keeping her promises is impeccable."
    - "The promise of a good education is a powerful motivator."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɹɑmɪs/



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Synonyms

deferred , delay , future , halsen
Rhymes
Words rhyming with promise
commit , gemit , hemit , semit
Variants
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promise , promises , promised , promisee , promisees , promiser , promisers , promising , promisor , promisors , promise (someone) the stars/moon/earth/world , promise someone the earth , promise someone the moon , promise someone the stars , promise someone the world , promise the earth , promise the moon , promise the stars , promise the world , promised her the stars and the moon , breach of promise , a lick and a promise , break her promise , break his promise , break one's promise , break their promise , full of promise , go back on her promise , go back on his promise , go back on one's promise , go back on their promise , have promise , hold promise , hold/have promise , I (can) promise you , i can promise you , i promise you
Etymology
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Originally meant 'a pledging,' from Old French 'promettre,' from 'promettre' (to promise).

Trivia
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  1. The term 'promise' is used in computer science to refer to a message sent between two processes, containing a value that is guaranteed to be delivered.

  2. In mathematics, a promise is a function that returns a value, but the value is only computed and returned when it is actually needed.

  3. The word 'promise' appears in the title of the famous novel 'The Promise of Tomorrow' by Robert C. O'Brien.

  4. In ancient Greece, a promise was often sealed with a pinch of salt, symbolizing the idea that a promise was as binding as salt.

Related Concepts
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  1. contract: A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

  2. pledge: An item given as security for a debt or a promise.

  3. commitment: A promise or pledge to do something or to remain faithful to a person or cause.

Culture
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In literature, the concept of a promise often represents hope and expectation. In art, it can symbolize trust and commitment. In music, a promise can be a metaphor for a commitment or a pledge of love.

How to Memorize "promise"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a handshake between two people as a visual representation of a promise.
    - Visualize a light bulb turning on when you remember the meaning of the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'promise' with the idea of trustworthiness.
    - Think of the word 'commitment' when you see the word 'promise'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'promise' to help remember its meaning.
    - Use the acronym 'P-R-O-M-I-S-E' to remember its definition: Promise Reveals Our Mutual Intention and Significant Expectation.

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