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