promise 1
noundomain: communication
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
Hypernym
commitment 4
noun
a message that makes a pledge
speech act 1
noun
the use of language to perform some act
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
promissory 1
adjective
relating to or having the character of a promise
EnglishDerivationally related form
Hyponym
oath 3
noun
a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
parole 1
noun
a promise
betrothal 1
noun
a mutual promise to marry
pinning 1
noun
a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin
rain check 1
noun
a promise that an unaccepted offer will be renewed in the future
