easy
I made a promise to return the book tomorrow.
What does Promise mean?
saying you will do something and meaning it.
Dictionary definition
A clear statement that you will do something, or an action of making that commitment.
Example sentences
Promise in a sentence
medium
Please promise to play fairly and kindly.
hard
Keeping a promise builds trust over time.
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Practice 1
What does promise mean?
Promise means saying you will do something and meaning it.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses promise correctly?
The correct sentence uses promise in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to promise?
Pledge is close in meaning to promise.
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Promise
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prah · miss · strongest beat: prah
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WordPromise.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningPromise means saying you will do something and meaning it.
ExampleExample: I made a promise to return the book tomorrow.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- prah · miss
- Strongest beat
- prah
- Ending
- miss
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on prah.
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Synonyms
Words like Promise
pledgeUse for a serious promise.
commitmentUse for a promise you plan to keep.
Antonyms
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Word family
Promise word family
Base word
promise
verb
promised
Made or kept a promise in the past.
noun
promises
Plural form.
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Student support
Understand Promise
Hint for students
saying you will do something and meaning it.
Common mix-up
Promise is not the same as break. Promise means saying you will do something and meaning it.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Please promise to play fairly and kindly. Clue words: play, fairly, kindly. Underline clue words that show why promise fits instead of break. Now write one new sentence that shows promise without using the word promise. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show promise?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please promise to play fairly and kindly." Why does promise fit better than break?
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