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undertake vs promise

promise vs undertake

undertake is not a noun while promise is a noun.

undertake and promise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
undertake No No Yes No
promise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, promise is a hypernym of undertake; that is, promise is a word with a broader meaning than undertake:
  • undertake: promise to do or accomplish
  • promise: make a promise or commitment
Other hypernyms of undertake include assure.
As verbs, promise is a hypernym of undertake; that is, promise is a word with a broader meaning than undertake:
  • undertake: enter into a contractual arrangement
  • promise: make a promise or commitment
Other hypernyms of undertake include assure.
undertake (noun) promise (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
undertake (verb) promise (verb)
promise to do or accomplish make a promise or commitment
enter into a contractual arrangement promise to undertake or give
enter upon an activity or enterprise make a prediction about; tell in advance
accept as a charge give grounds for expectations
accept as a challenge
Difference between undertake and promise

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