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promised

UK
/ˈprɒm.ɪst/
US
/ˈprɑː.mɪst/

Translations

promisedpast participle
UK
/ˈprɒmɪst/
US
/ˈprɑːmɪst/
Past participle of the verb 'promise' used adjectivally.
promisAu sens de « garanti », « assuré » ou « destiné à être fourni ». S’emploie aussi dans l’expression « terre promise ».
The promised funds were finally delivered to the charity.
Les fonds promis ont finalement été versés à l’association caritative.
Additional translations
fiancéAu sens de « fiancé à quelqu’un », surtout dans un contexte matrimonial.
Synonyms
committed
vowed
pledged
guaranteed
assured
promiseverb

promised

Past Simple

promised
Past Simple
promised
Past Participle
promising
Gerund
UK
/ˈprɒm.ɪs/
US
/ˈprɑː.mɪs/
She promised to call me back later in the evening.
Elle a promis de me rappeler plus tard dans la soirée.
Additional translations
présagerSens figuré, surtout pour un résultat ou une situation attendue.
Synonyms
pledge
undertake
assure
swear
commit
guarantee
vow

Definitions

promisedpast participle
Assured or guaranteed; certain to happen or be provided.
The promised funds were finally delivered to the charity.
Pledged or betrothed to someone, especially in marriage.
She longed for the return of her promised husband.
Expected to offer great advantages or fulfil hopes; eagerly anticipated.
They trekked westward toward the promised land.
promiseverb
To assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen.
She promised to call me back later in the evening.
To give good grounds for expecting a particular occurrence or situation.
The weather forecast promises a sunny day tomorrow.
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