promised

Definitions

1. 1

   Predicted

   Predicted; expected; anticipated.

   • On December 16, the Times reported that if the promised weather change came, Robert would likely take off the next day.
   • Not only was there still no sign of the promised economic recovery, but their presentational skills lapsed into farce.
2. 2

   Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.

   • After a moment, as they danced, he put the question, and she said, “I am promised to Neskaya Tower.
   • The violins struck up and in one move the Prince swept Konstantina so close to his chest that she gasped. “Sir,” she heard herself remonstrate as they began to circle the floor, “please remember that I am promised to the Baron!”
   • I am promised to another,” Nicole answered.
3. 3

   Due to become manifest because of a past promise.

   • He then departed to wait, with impatience, for the next day, and the promised appointment.
   • The executor of Story I's estate, Sidway, was therefore legally bound to deliver the promised $5,000 to whoever currently held the interest in the sum, which by the time of the trial was Hamer.
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   1. 4

      simple past and past participle of promise

The neighborhood