promised meaning
EN[ˈprɒmɪst]US
- VerbBFpromiseSGpromisesPRpromisingPREpro-
- simple past tense and past participle of promise.
- simple past tense and past participle of promise.
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- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- The captain called him a "soger," and promised to "ride him down as he would the main tack;" and when officers are once determined to "ride a man down," it is a gone case with him.
- The government promised a lot, but failed to deliver the goods.
- Guenn and George asked permission to see it, and I weakmindedly agreed, making them promise to run.
- Used in the Beginning of Sentence
- Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance.
- Used in the Ending of Sentence
- Lord Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy promise.
- Why vote a man in who has never kept his promises?
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of promised in English Dictionary
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Source: Wiktionary