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I . promise [ˈprɑːmɪs, Brit ˈprɒ-] VB intr, trans

to promise to do sth

prometer fazer a. c.

II . promise [ˈprɑːmɪs, Brit ˈprɒ-] N

1. promise (pledge):

to make a promise

fazer uma promessa

2. promise no pl (potential):

to show promise

revelar um potencial

Usage examples with promised

I came as promised

vim conforme prometi

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Laptops and smaller classes were also promised, and delivered after half a year. en.wikipedia.org

He has promised happiness in the hereafter in recompense for the hardships endured in this world. en.wikipedia.org

Young girls are promised to men of the clan as young as 1012 years old, around the time they are becoming of child-bearing age. en.wikipedia.org

He promised to stay out of trouble, be responsible, and not make waves. en.wikipedia.org

In their marriage contract, her husband promised to buy her a coach. en.wikipedia.org

In the shelter the promised new food has arrived and the people unpack it. en.wikipedia.org

Speaking on this occasion, he promised openness and transparency of government as well as the practice of the politics of inclusion. en.wikipedia.org

For the sake of the experiment, the researchers promised immediate compensation to some participants and deferred compensation to others, regardless of the incentive scheme. hbswk.hbs.edu

The modernization promised in the takeover contract was completed to a less than 10% status due to financial problems in the holding. en.wikipedia.org

He begged the goddess for forgiveness, explaining that he had to catch it as part of his penance, but he promised to return it. en.wikipedia.org

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