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promise Synonyms

Another word for promise

Choosing another word for promise depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A firm declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a specific event will happen.

Usage Example

"She made a solemn pledge to visit her grandmother every weekend."

Strongest
pledge
vow
assurance
Strong
word
oath
guarantee
commitment
undertaking
covenant

• verb (Context 2)

To assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something.

Usage Example

"He promised to return the borrowed textbooks before the final exam."

Strongest
pledge
vow
swear
Strong
assure
guarantee
undertake
vouch
warrant

• noun (Context 3)

An indication that something or someone has the potential for future success, excellence, or favorable development.

Usage Example

"The young violinist showed remarkable potential during her debut recital."

Strongest
potential
Strong
prospect
aptitude
talent
capability
capacity
Weak
flair

• verb (Context 4)

To give good grounds for expecting a particular outcome or occurrence.

Usage Example

"The clear morning sky promises warm weather for the outdoor festival."

Strong
augur
bode
portend
herald
presage
foreshadow
foretell
indicate
Weak
signify

Opposites of promise

The opposite of promise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

renege
hopelessness
refuse
breach
futility
inaptitude
repudiation
retract
See all opposites of promise

• Nearby Words

promiscuous
promiscuously
promiscuousness
promise
promiser
promising
promisingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Promise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/promise
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