adj

promised

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adj

Committed to happening, based on an earlier promise.

"The promised funding never actually arrived."

Bound by a prior commitment to a future obligation, such as marriage.

"She was promised to another family since childhood, according to the old custom."

How to Use Promised

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that was pledged or guaranteed earlier.

Common pairings

the promised land promised reward

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The _____ funding never actually arrived.

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