What is the meaning of PROMISE. Phrases containing PROMISE
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imp. & p. p.
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v. t.
To afford reason to expect; to cause hope or assurance of; as, the clouds promise rain.
n.
A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty.
v. t.
To make declaration of or give assurance of, as some benefit to be conferred; to pledge or engage to bestow; as, the proprietors promised large tracts of land; the city promised a reward.
a.
Bestowal, fulfillment, or grant of what is promised.
n.
To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.
v. i.
To make a vow, or solemn promise.
n.
A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
v. i.
To give assurance by a promise, or binding declaration.
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Not faithful; not observant of promises, vows, allegiance, or duty; violating trust or confidence; treacherous; perfidious; as, an unfaithful subject; an unfaithful agent or servant.
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An engagement by one person to another, either in words or in writing, but properly not under seal, for the performance or nonperformance of some particular thing. The word promise is used to denote the mere engagement of a person, without regard to the consideration for it, or the corresponding duty of the party to whom it is made.
v. t.
To engage to do, give, make, or to refrain from doing, giving, or making, or the like; to covenant; to engage; as, to promise a visit; to promise a cessation of hostilities; to promise the payment of money.
n.
The person to whom a promise is made.
n.
One who promises.
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Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection; as, the marriage vow.
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One devoted, consecrated, or engaged by a vow or promise; hence, especially, one devoted, given, or addicted, to some particular service, worship, study, or state of life.
v. t.
To revoke or annul, as a promise.
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That which causes hope, expectation, or assurance; especially, that which affords expectation of future distinction; as, a youth of great promise.
n.
Infringement; transgression; nonobservance; as, the violation of law or positive command, of covenants, promises, etc.
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Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
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