promises
promises is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, promises is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpromises
- An oath or affirmation; a vow
Example: "if I make a promise, I always stick to it; he broke his promise"
- A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to his use
- Reason to expect improvement or success; potential
Example: "She shows great promise as an actress."
- A placeholder object representing the eventual result of an asynchronous operation
- Bestowal or fulfillment of what is promised
- To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
Example: "He promised to never return to this town again."
- To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.
Example: "The clouds promise rain."
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