promised
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
something that people said would happen and is now expected.
describing an event or outcome that has been predicted or assured by a previous commitment.
Simple“The promised rain finally arrived late in the afternoon.”
In context“The promised reforms failed to materialise, leading to widespread disappointment among the electorate who had voted for change.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
committed to marry someone or to join a specific group.
under a formal obligation to a future commitment, such as marriage or a religious vocation.
Simple“In the old story, the princess was promised to a prince from a far country.”
In context“The young nobleman was promised to the daughter of a rival house as part of a peace treaty between the two families.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is mostly found in historical novels or traditional stories; modern speakers use 'engaged' for marriage.
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