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present tense form of promise (3rd person singular).
plural of promise.

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promises

NOUN

one's word that something will be done

Synonyms

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agreement assurance commitment guarantee obligation pact pledge vow word

STRONG

affiance affirmation asseveration avowal betrothal bond compact consent contract covenant earnest engagement espousal insurance marriage oath parole pawn plight profession security stipulation swear swearing token troth undertaking warrant warranty

WEAK

promissory note sacred word word of honor

Antonyms

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breach break disagreement

STRONG

denial divorce

WEAK

hopelessness impossibility renege

NOUN

hope, possibility

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ability potential talent

STRONG

aptitude capability capacity encouragement flair outlook

WEAK

good omen

Antonyms

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inability lack weakness

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impotence incapacity incompetence ineptness

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break hopelessness impossibility renege

VERB

give word that something will be done

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affirm agree assure commit declare ensure guarantee vow

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accede affiance assent bargain betroth bind compact consent contract covenant engage espouse hock insure mortgage obligate pass pawn pledge plight profess secure stipulate subscribe swear undertake underwrite vouch warrant

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answer for asservate cross heart live up to say so string along swear on bible swear up and down take an oath

Antonyms

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deny disavow

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break break off disagree disapprove dissent divorce enlarge give up let go loose loosen lose protest refuse reject release unfasten untie

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discourage renege

VERB

bring hope, possibility

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encourage hint indicate suggest

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augur bespeak betoken bode denote forebode foreshadow foretoken like look omen portend presage

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give hope hold out hope hold probability lead to expect seem likely show signs of

Antonyms

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ignore

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break discourage renege

Example Sentences

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This part of the tech world looks to prosper whether or not OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic and SpaceX can deliver on promises to monetize AI services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

He has said the issue of reparations must be addressed, while warning against making "false promises".

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Any product worth considering has to be evaluated against one test: whether the benefits it promises will remain affordable in the years they’re actually needed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Banks claims the pitch included promises that the documentary would unpack the show’s legacy “not as a takedown, but as a thoughtful in-depth reflection on its influence, evolution, and impact on fashion, television, and culture.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

He had saved the life of the King, whereupon Bull Sparra had vowed to care for her and her daughter: but he had instantly forgotten his promises, leaving the pair to fend for themselves.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques