Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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promise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
assure | No | No | Yes | No |
promise (noun) | assure (noun) |
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grounds for feeling hopeful about the future | |
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future |
promise (verb) | assure (verb) |
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make a promise or commitment | be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something |
promise to undertake or give | inform positively and with certainty and confidence |
make a prediction about; tell in advance | assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence |
give grounds for expectations | make a promise or commitment |
make certain of |