Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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oath | Yes | No | No | No |
promise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
oath (noun) | promise (noun) |
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a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury | grounds for feeling hopeful about the future |
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future |
a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior |
oath (verb) | promise (verb) |
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make a promise or commitment | |
promise to undertake or give | |
make a prediction about; tell in advance | |
give grounds for expectations |