promised

[ˈprɒmɪst]

promised Definition

• 1. assured someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen
• 2. a thing that is certain to happen or be done

Using promised: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "promised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I promised to take her to the movies tonight.

• Example

  He promised to help me with my homework.

• Example

  The company promised to deliver the goods on time.

• Example

  She promised to keep the secret.

promised Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for promised

• pledged
• swore
• vowed
• committed

Antonyms for promised

• broke
• failed
• neglected

Phrases with promised

• promise the moon

  make extravagant promises that are unlikely to be fulfilled

  Example

  He promised the moon during his campaign, but he has not delivered on any of his promises.

• keep a promise

  do what one said one would do

  Example

  He always keeps his promises, no matter how difficult it may be.

• break a promise

  fail to do what one said one would do

  Example

  She broke her promise to come to the party.

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Summary: promised in Brief

The verb 'promised' [ˈprɒmɪst] means to assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something. It can also refer to a thing that is certain to happen or be done. Examples include 'I promised to take her to the movies tonight.' and 'She promised to keep the secret.' Phrases include 'promise the moon,' meaning to make extravagant promises that are unlikely to be fulfilled, and 'keep a promise,' meaning to do what one said one would do.