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/pʁɔ.mɛs/
Translation
promise
Word origin
From Latin promissa, the plural of promissum ('a thing promised'), from promittere ('to send forth, to promise'), built on pro- ('forward') and mittere ('to send'). English 'promise' comes from the same source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- promissa
- English cognates
- promise, promissory
Grammar
Examples
' .
He never kept his promise.
C' , .
That is a promise, I will be there at eight.
électorales .
Election promises do not come dear.
' .
She made me a promise to say nothing to anyone.
.
A promise is a promise.
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