promised
Aussprache: [ˈprɒmɪst]
Wort
Kontext: „commitment“
(verb) to say that you will definitely do something or give something to someone. When you promise, you are making a promise that you will keep your word.
Beispiel
I promised to help my friend with her homework this weekend.
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He didn't keep the promise he made to take her to the park.
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What did you promise to do for your birthday?
Kontext: „reassurance“
(adjective) something that is made sure to happen or expected to happen. When something is promised, people believe it will occur.
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The promised rain finally came and made the plants happy.
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The promised delivery did not arrive on time.
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Do you think the promised sunshine will come tomorrow?
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