promise
noun
a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one.
had promised
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past perfectof promise.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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With redshirts no longer a concern, Riley had promised to acclimate as many young players as possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Later, he told reporters he was not specifically referring to the figure Newsom had promised.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The so-called “wizard of finance” had promised clients a 50% return on their money in 45 days in an investment strategy involving international postal reply coupons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Modi has not spoken publicly about the protests, but a cabinet minister said he had promised to take the "strongest possible steps" to protect the interest of the students.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The U-2, as its designers had promised, flew too high to be hit.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
