promise (n)

n07226545

type n
lex_filenum 10
def a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
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Hypernym speech act; commitment, dedication
Derivationally related form promise → promise; promise → promise
Hyponym oath; parole, word, word of honor; betrothal, troth, engagement; pinning; rain check
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) promissory → promise
Hyponym commitment, dedication; speech act
Hypernym oath; parole, word, word of honor; betrothal, troth, engagement; pinning; rain check
Derivationally related form promise → promise; promise → promise

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