Definition of promise

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Promise (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..

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Dawn :: Dawn (v. i.) To began to give promise; to begin to appear or to expand.
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..
Compromise :: Compromise (v. i.) To make concession for conciliation and peace.
Behest :: Behest (n.) A vow; a promise.
Straight-pight :: Straight-out (a.) Acting without concealment, obliquity, or compromise; hence, unqualified; thoroughgoing..
Swear :: Swear (v. i.) To affirm or utter a solemn declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise, threat, or resolve on oath; also, to affirm solemnly by some sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the Bible, the Koran, etc..
Promissive :: Promissive (a.) Making a promise; implying a promise; promising.
Promiser :: Promiser (n.) One who promises.
Unpromise :: Unpromise (v. t.) To revoke or annul, as a promise..
Rest :: Rest (n.) To lean in confidence; to trust; to rely; to repose without anxiety; as, to rest on a man's promise..
Covenant :: Covenant (n.) A form of action for the violation of a promise or contract under seal.
Assumpsit :: Assumpsit (n.) An action to recover damages for a breach or nonperformance of a contract or promise, express or implied, oral or in writing not under seal. Common or indebitatus assumpsit is brought for the most part on an implied promise. Special assumpsit is founded on an express promise or undertaking..
Undertake :: Undertake (v. i.) To give a promise or guarantee; to be surety.
Promise :: Promise (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..
Blossom :: Blossom (n.) A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.
Assume :: Assume (v. i.) To undertake, as by a promise..
Covenant :: Covenant (v. t.) To grant or promise by covenant.
Hopeful :: Hopeful (a.) Having qualities which excite hope; affording promise of good or of success; as, a hopeful youth; a hopeful prospect..
Pregnant :: Pregnant (a.) Full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.; as, a pregnant youth..
Promisee :: Promisee (n.) The person to whom a promise is made.
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