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Under a promise, vow or guarantee
“If the operation had achieved the promised result, Hawkins would not have been entitled to the return of Dr. McGee's fee.”
Having formally agreed to marry (someone)
“When Cención Varos was born, she was promised to the son of Enrique Valles.”
According to expectations
Likely to happen at a future date
Of or pertaining to a contract
To have established or stipulated as a previous condition
Past tense for to assure someone that an event or action will definitely take place
“I promise that the goods will be delivered by tomorrow at the latest.”
Past tense for to be a portent of a particular outcome
“They organized a festival that would promise to be a most memorable night for all involved.”
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