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promised

/ˈpɹɑ.mɪst/ adjective A2
  1. Predicted; expected; anticipated.
  2. Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.
  3. Due to become manifest because of a past promise.
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Morrel has promised him the thing.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 19 · C1
“You promised to send me back to Kansas when the Wicked Witch was destroyed,” said the girl.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 104 · B2
“And you promised to give me brains,” said the Scarecrow.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 104 · B2
“And you promised to give me a heart,” said the Tin Woodman.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 104 · B2

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