Definition of promise

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Promise (v. i.) To afford hopes or expectation; to give ground to expect good; rarely, to give reason to expect evil..

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Assumpsit :: Assumpsit (n.) A promise or undertaking, founded on a consideration. This promise may be oral or in writing not under seal. It may be express or implied..
Hote :: Hote (v. t. & i.) To promise.
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..
Fair :: Fair (superl.) Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc..
True :: True (n.) Steady in adhering to friends, to promises, to a prince, or the like; unwavering; faithful; loyal; not false, fickle, or perfidious; as, a true friend; a wife true to her husband; an officer true to his charge..
Money :: Money (n.) Any written or stamped promise, certificate, or order, as a government note, a bank note, a certificate of deposit, etc., which is payable in standard coined money and is lawfully current in lieu of it; in a comprehensive sense, any currency usually and lawfully employed in buying and selling..
Votary :: Votary (a.) Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
Betrothal :: Betrothal (n.) The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance..
On :: On (prep.) Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; as, to depend on a person for assistance; to rely on; hence, indicating the ground or support of anything; as, he will promise on certain conditions; to bet on a horse..
Compromise :: Compromise (v. i.) To make concession for conciliation and peace.
Compromise :: Compromise (n.) To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.
Intransigent :: Intransigent (a.) Refusing compromise; uncompromising; irreconcilable.
Redeem :: Redeem (v. t.) To make good by performing fully; to fulfill; as, to redeem one's promises..
Promissory :: Promissory (a.) Containing a promise or binding declaration of something to be done or forborne.
Promise :: Promise (v. t.) To afford reason to expect; to cause hope or assurance of; as, the clouds promise rain..
Temperament :: Temperament (v. t.) Due mixture of qualities; a condition brought about by mutual compromises or concessions.
Spoke :: Spoilsmonger (n.) One who promises or distributes public offices and their emoluments as the price of services to a party or its leaders.
Absolute :: Absolute (a.) Loosed from any limitation or condition; uncontrolled; unrestricted; unconditional; as, absolute authority, monarchy, sovereignty, an absolute promise or command; absolute power; an absolute monarch..
Suspend :: Suspend (n.) To make to depend; as, God hath suspended the promise of eternal life on the condition of obedience and holiness of life..
Observer :: Observer (n.) One who fulfills or performs; as, an observer of his promises..
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