One who promises; a person who makes a promise; someone who makes a solemn promise to do something.

plural of promiser

one must keep one's promises

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

The act of making a promise.

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

plural of promise

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of promise

(countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow

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