engagement vs promise

promise vs engagement

engagement and promise both are nouns.

engagement is not a verb while promise is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
engagement	Yes	No	No	No
promise	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, promise is a hypernym of engagement; that is, promise is a word with a broader meaning than engagement:

engagement: a mutual promise to marry
promise: a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

engagement (noun)	promise (noun)
the act of sharing in the activities of a group	grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war	a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
the act of giving someone a job
employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
a mutual promise to marry
contact by fitting together
a meeting arranged in advance

engagement (verb)	promise (verb)
	make a promise or commitment
	promise to undertake or give
	make a prediction about; tell in advance
	give grounds for expectations

Difference between engagement and promise

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