ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Promised

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹɒm.ɪst/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Promised is an adjective meaning Predicted; expected; anticipated.

Meaning

Predicted; expected; anticipated.

More Meanings

  1. Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.
  2. Due to become manifest because of a past promise.
  3. simple past and past participle of promise

Example Sentences

I am promised to another,” Nicole answered.
He then departed to wait, with impatience, for the next day, and the promised appointment.
After a moment, as they danced, he put the question, and she said, “I am promised to Neskaya Tower.
Not only was there still no sign of the promised economic recovery, but their presentational skills lapsed into farce.

Synonyms for promised

Depending on context, synonyms include secure.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include secure, said, permitted, assured, allowed, agreed.

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