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One devoted, consecrated, or engaged by a vow or promise; hence, especially, one devoted, given, or addicted, to some particular service, worship, study, or state of life.
imp. & p. p.
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An engagement by one person to another, either in words or in writing, but properly not under seal, for the performance or nonperformance of some particular thing. The word promise is used to denote the mere engagement of a person, without regard to the consideration for it, or the corresponding duty of the party to whom it is made.
a.
Not faithful; not observant of promises, vows, allegiance, or duty; violating trust or confidence; treacherous; perfidious; as, an unfaithful subject; an unfaithful agent or servant.
n.
A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty.
v. t.
To afford reason to expect; to cause hope or assurance of; as, the clouds promise rain.
n.
One who promises.
v. i.
To make a vow, or solemn promise.
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Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
n.
Infringement; transgression; nonobservance; as, the violation of law or positive command, of covenants, promises, etc.
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Bestowal, fulfillment, or grant of what is promised.
n.
To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.
v. t.
To revoke or annul, as a promise.
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That which causes hope, expectation, or assurance; especially, that which affords expectation of future distinction; as, a youth of great promise.
v. i.
To give assurance by a promise, or binding declaration.
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Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection; as, the marriage vow.
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The person to whom a promise is made.
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A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
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To engage to do, give, make, or to refrain from doing, giving, or making, or the like; to covenant; to engage; as, to promise a visit; to promise a cessation of hostilities; to promise the payment of money.
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To make declaration of or give assurance of, as some benefit to be conferred; to pledge or engage to bestow; as, the proprietors promised large tracts of land; the city promised a reward.
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