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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Redeem :: Redeem (v. t.) To make good by performing fully; to fulfill; as, to redeem one's promises..
Bename :: Bename (v. t.) To promise; to name.
Promise :: Promise (v. i.) To give assurance by a promise, or binding declaration..
Promissory :: Promissory (a.) Containing a promise or binding declaration of something to be done or forborne.
Fraud :: Fraud (n.) An intentional perversion of truth for the purpose of obtaining some valuable thing or promise from another.
Pay :: Pay (v. t.) To discharge or fulfill, as a duy; to perform or render duty, as that which has been promised..
Slippery :: Slippery (a.) Not affording firm ground for confidence; as, a slippery promise..
Undertake :: Undertake (v. t.) Hence, to guarantee; to promise; to affirm..
Promissive :: Promissive (a.) Making a promise; implying a promise; promising.
Fair :: Fair (superl.) Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc..
Credit :: Credit (n.) Trust given or received; expectation of future playment for property transferred, or of fulfillment or promises given; mercantile reputation entitling one to be trusted; -- applied to individuals, corporations, communities, or nations; as, to buy goods on credit..
Engage :: Engage (v. i.) To promise or pledge one's self; to enter into an obligation; to become bound; to warrant.
Obligation :: Obligation (n.) Any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for anouther, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the relations of society, or by courtesy, kindness, etc..
Agreement :: Agreement (n.) A concurrence in an engagement that something shall be done or omitted; an exchange of promises; mutual understanding, arrangement, or stipulation; a contract..
Benempt :: Benempt (p. p.) Promised; vowed.
Accomplish :: Accomplish (v. t.) To bring to an issue of full success; to effect; to perform; to execute fully; to fulfill; as, to accomplish a design, an object, a promise..
Humanly :: Humanly (adv.) In a human manner; after the manner of men; according to the knowledge or wisdom of men; as, the present prospects, humanly speaking, promise a happy issue..
Undertaking :: Undertaking (n.) A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
Affiance :: Affiance (n.) Plighted faith; marriage contract or promise.
Pregnant :: Pregnant (a.) Full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.; as, a pregnant youth..
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