'Promised' definitions:

Definition of 'Promised'

From: GCIDE
  • Promise \Prom"ise\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Promised; p. pr. & vb. n. Promising.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To engage to do, give, make, or to refrain from doing, giving, or making, or the like; to covenant; to engage; as, to promise a visit; to promise a cessation of hostilities; to promise the payment of money. "To promise aid." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To afford reason to expect; to cause hope or assurance of; as, the clouds promise rain. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To make declaration of or give assurance of, as some benefit to be conferred; to pledge or engage to bestow; as, the proprietors promised large tracts of land; the city promised a reward. [1913 Webster]
  • Promised land. See Land of promise, under Land.
  • To promise one's self. (a) To resolve; to determine; to vow. (b) To be assured; to have strong confidence. [1913 Webster]
  • I dare promise myself you will attest the truth of all I have advanced. --Rambler. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'promised'

From: GCIDE
  • committed \committed\ adj.
  • 1. Bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude. Opposite of uncommitted.
  • Note: [Narrower terms: bound up, involved, wrapped up; dedicated, devoted; pledged, sworn] [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. Associated in an exclusive sexual relationship; also called attached. Opposite of unattached.
  • Note: [Narrower terms: affianced, bespoken, betrothed, engaged, pledged, promised(predicate); married] [Also See: loving.]
  • Syn: attached. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 3. Consigned involuntarily to custody, as in a prison or mental institution. [WordNet 1.5]

Synonyms of 'promised'

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Words containing 'Promised'