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promise vs declare

declare vs promise

promise is a noun but declare is not a noun.

promise and declare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
promise Yes No Yes No
declare No No Yes No
As verbs, declare is a hypernym of promise; that is, declare is a word with a broader meaning than promise:
  • promise: make a promise or commitment
  • declare: state emphatically and authoritatively
As verbs, declare is a hypernym of promise; that is, declare is a word with a broader meaning than promise:
  • promise: promise to undertake or give
  • declare: state emphatically and authoritatively
promise (noun) declare (noun)
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) declare (verb)
make a promise or commitment state emphatically and authoritatively
promise to undertake or give state firmly
make a prediction about; tell in advance make a declaration (of dutiable goods) to a customs official
give grounds for expectations declare to be
announce publicly or officially
proclaim one's support, sympathy, or opinion for or against
designate (a trump suit or no-trump) with the final bid of a hand
authorize payments of
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