I. verb
1.
to give one's word to do, bring about, or provide
promised to render all possible assistance to the flood victims
Synonyms: engage, pass, pledge, undertake; compare vow
Related Word: accede, agree, assent, consent; bargain, compact, contract; covenant, plight, swear, vow; assure, ensure, insure; guarantee
Idioms: give ( or make) a promise, pass one's word
2.
Synonyms: augur 2, betoken, bode, forebode, foreshadow, foreshow, foretoken, omen, portend, presage
II. noun
a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified
never gave a promise that he did not intend to keep
Synonyms: engagement, plight, word; compare pledge 1, word 8
Related Word: earnest, guarantee, pawn, pledge, security, token; covenant, swear, vow; assurance, warrant
Idioms: word of honor