Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Promised

//ˈpɹɒm.ɪst// adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Predicted; expected; anticipated. not-comparable

    "On December 16, the Times reported that if the promised weather change came, Robert would likely take off the next day."

  2. 2
    Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation. not-comparable

    "After a moment, as they danced, he put the question, and she said, “I am promised to Neskaya Tower."

  3. 3
    Due to become manifest because of a past promise. not-comparable

    "If this son was not the promised savior, at least he could be the forefather of the Messiah, and Eve knew it. After expecting the promised seed for a hundred and thirty years, her hope and expectations had given place to despondency and hopelessness."

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of promise form-of, participle, past

See also for "promised"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: promised