word+of+promise

  • 1word — ► NOUN 1) a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used to form sentences with others. 2) a remark or statement. 3) (a word) even the smallest amount of something spoken or written: don t believe a word. 4) (words) angry talk.… …

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  • 2word — [n1] discussion chat, chitchat*, colloquy, confab*, confabulation, consultation, conversation, discussion, talk, tête è tête; concept 56 Ant. silence word [n2] statement account, adage, advice, announcement, bulletin, byword, comment,… …

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  • 3word of honor — n. pledged word; solemn promise; oath …

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  • 4word — word1 W1S1 [wə:d US wə:rd] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(unit of language)¦ 2 somebody s words 3 have a word 4 want a word 5 not hear/understand/believe a word 6 without (saying) a word 7 say a word/say a few words 8 a word of warning/caution/advice/thanks etc 9… …

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  • 5word of honor — noun a promise he gave his word • Syn: ↑parole, ↑word • Hypernyms: ↑promise * * * : a promise or engagement made with or confirmed by a pledge of one s honor for its fulfillment * * * a pledge of one s honor that a specified condition, bargain,… …

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  • 6promise */*/*/ — I UK [ˈprɒmɪs] / US [ˈprɑmɪs] verb [intransitive/transitive] Word forms promise : present tense I/you/we/they promise he/she/it promises present participle promising past tense promised past participle promised 1) to tell someone that you will… …

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  • 7word — word1 [ wɜrd ] noun *** ▸ 1 unit of language ▸ 2 short conversation/talk ▸ 3 news/information ▸ 4 of advice/praise etc. ▸ 5 things someone says/sings ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count a single unit of written or spoken language: The Latin word for a table… …

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  • 8word — I UK [wɜː(r)d] / US [wɜrd] noun Word forms word : singular word plural words *** 1) [countable] a single unit of written or spoken language The first word that many babies speak is Mama . Can you read the words on this page? The Latin word for a… …

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  • 9word*/*/*/ — [wɜːd] noun I 1) [C] a single unit of language that expresses a particular meaning by itself The first word that many babies say is ‘Mama .[/ex] Can you read the words on this page?[/ex] The Latin word for a table is ‘mensa .[/ex] 2) words… …

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  • 10word — 1. noun 1) the Italian word for ham Syn: term, name, expression, designation, locution, vocable; formal appellation 2) his words were meant kindly Syn: remark, comment, observation, statement, utteran …

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