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promises

SayPRO-mi-siz/ˈpɹɑmɪsɪz/UK/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪz/

2 meanings of promises

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of promise. Use this form when there is more than one promise.

    She always keeps her promises to her friends.

    Politicians make many promises before an election.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of promise. Use this with he, she, or it.

    He promises to finish his homework before dinner.

    She promises that she will help us tomorrow.

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promises is a form of promise

promise, noun: When you tell someone that you will certainly do something, or not do it. Full entry

Forms
promisepromises plural
Spelling
promise → promises: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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