Definition of promise

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Promise (v. t.) To afford reason to expect; to cause hope or assurance of; as, the clouds promise rain..

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Forepromised :: Forepromised (a.) Promised beforehand; preengaged.
Engaged :: Engaged (a.) Pledged; promised; especially, having the affections pledged; promised in marriage; affianced; betrothed..
Vow :: Vow (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..
Faithful :: Faithful (a.) Full of faith, or having faith; disposed to believe, especially in the declarations and promises of God..
Compromiser :: Compromiser (n.) One who compromises.
Guarantee :: Guarantee (n.) In law and common usage: A promise to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some duty, in case of the failure of another person, who is, in the first instance, liable to such payment or performance; an engagement which secures or insures another against a contingency; a warranty; a security. Same as Guaranty..
Old :: Old (superl.) Formerly existing; ancient; not modern; preceding; original; as, an old law; an old custom; an old promise..
Promise :: Promise (a.) 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..
False :: False (superl.) Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous; perfidious; as, a false friend, lover, or subject; false to promises..
Promiser :: Promiser (n.) One who promises.
Term :: Term (n.) Propositions or promises, as in contracts, which, when assented to or accepted by another, settle the contract and bind the parties; conditions..
Warranty :: Warranty (n.) An engagement or undertaking, express or implied, that a certain fact regarding the subject of a contract is, or shall be, as it is expressly or impliedly declared or promised to be. In sales of goods by persons in possession, there is an implied warranty of title, but, as to the quality of goods, the rule of every sale is, Caveat emptor..
Lure :: Lure (n.) To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract..
Straight-pight :: Straight-out (a.) Acting without concealment, obliquity, or compromise; hence, unqualified; thoroughgoing..
Intransigent :: Intransigent (a.) Refusing compromise; uncompromising; irreconcilable.
Compromise :: Compromise (n.) A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right..
Benempt :: Benempt (p. p.) Promised; vowed.
Payee :: Payee (n.) The person to whom money is to be, or has been, paid; the person named in a bill or note, to whom, or to whose order, the amount is promised or directed to be paid. See Bill of exchange, under Bill..
Rest :: Rest (n.) To lean in confidence; to trust; to rely; to repose without anxiety; as, to rest on a man's promise..
Preengagement :: Preengagement (n.) Prior engagement, obligation, or attachment, as by contract, promise, or affection..
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