simple past tense and past participle of promise

Predicted; expected; anticipated. / Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation. / Due to become manifest because of a past promise.

one must keep one's promises

(humorous) A response to a promise suggesting doubt that the promise will be kept.

(transitive, intransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

(countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow

plural of promise

The act of making a promise.

Showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion. / Encouraging and inspiring confidence.

present participle of promise