| borrow |
to take with the promise to return or replace. [1/2 definitions] |
| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. [1/4 definitions] |
| engage |
to promise (oneself or another), especially with the aim of entering into marriage. [1/6 definitions] |
| engaged |
keeping a promise and plan of marriage. |
| engagement |
a promise to marry, or a period of time before a promised marriage. [1/3 definitions] |
| favorable |
showing the promise of something good. [1/3 definitions] |
| guarantee |
a promise, especially in writing, that something one has bought will work properly. If it does not, the seller or maker must either repair or replace it. [3/4 definitions] |
| hand |
a promise of marriage. [1/11 definitions] |
| lure |
to attract with the promise of a reward. [1/3 definitions] |
| nun1 |
a woman who is a member of a religious order. Nuns promise to live simply, not marry, and obey God. Many nuns live in convents. |
| oath |
a serious promise. [1/2 definitions] |
| pact |
an agreement or a sworn promise. [1/2 definitions] |
| pledge |
a serious promise; vow. [3/7 definitions] |
| resolution |
a sincere promise to oneself to do something. [1/4 definitions] |
| rosy |
filled with hope and promise. [1/2 definitions] |
| speculate |
to risk a loss of money or property with the promise or hope of making large amounts of money. [1/2 definitions] |
| supposed |
required or expected because of a promise, agreement, or generally accepted rule. [1/3 definitions] |
| swear |
to make a solemn promise or statement, usually concerning the telling of the truth, one's loyalty, or one's duty. [2/3 definitions] |
| swear off |
(informal) to decide or promise to give up. |
| undertake |
to promise or obligate oneself to do. [1/2 definitions] |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |