Synonyms of promise

promise 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to vow

to make a solemn declaration of intent

they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vow
• swear
• pledge
• ensure
• covenant
• agree
• guarantee
• insist
• give one's word
• plight
• undertake
• consent
• assent
• declare
• accede
• troth
• affiance
• affirm
• betroth
• contract
• assert
• avow
• aver
• engage
• warrant
• avouch

2

as in to predict

to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome

given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predict
• warn
• hint
• indicate
• bid fair
• bode
• forebode
• anticipate
• forbode
• suggest
• forecast
• augur
• prophesy
• foresee
• presage
• forewarn
• imply
• foretell
• divine
• prognosticate
• signify
• foreshadow
• portend
• allude
• prefigure
• betoken
• foreknow
• connote
• intimate
• harbinger
• presignify
• insinuate

promise

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noun

ˈprä-məs 

as in vow

a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something

he made a promise to arrive on time, come hell or high water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vow
• pledge
• assurance
• oath
• word
• commitment
• obligation
• guarantee
• contract
• agreement
• troth
• covenant
• arrangement
• guaranty
• appointment
• engagement
• compact
• security
• warranty
• undertaking
• token
• deposit
• bond
• gage
• bail
• pawn

Examples of promise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

At least the studio is promising an awards campaign. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024

With his new buddy Elon Musk, Trump is promising to solve all their problems. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

Noun

These promises are as fraudulent as Trump’s political and business career. —Caise D. Hassan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024

What to watch: As part of her closing message, Harris has sought to exploit Trump's billionaire ties — and his promises to cut taxes for the wealthy — to paint him as out-of-touch. —Zachary Basu, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024