promised

1. 1
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of promise. Use this form for something you said you would do earlier.

   He promised to help with the dishes after dinner.

   I have promised to be there by noon.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Sure to happen because it was promised in the past.

   Like a gift someone said you would get, finally coming to you.

   They finally reached the promised land they had been told about.

   The promised reward arrived just as the old prophet had said.

   Similarguaranteed

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3. 3
   adjective

   Bound by an earlier agreement to a future commitment, such as a marriage.

   Like being signed up for something ahead of time that you then have to do.

   The promised bride had never even met her future husband.

   She felt trapped, a promised girl with no say in her own wedding.

   Similarbetrothed, engaged, bound, committed

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4. 4
   adjective

   Expected or talked about as sure to come.

   Like waiting for a package that the store said is on the way.

   The promised storm never arrived, and the picnic went ahead.

   Fans lined up early for the promised sequel to their favorite movie.

   Similarexpected, anticipated

   Oppositeunexpected, unforeseen

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