promised UK /ˈpɹɒm.ɪst/US /ˈpɹɑ.mɪst/adjective 3phrases 1 adjective3 •Due to become manifest because of a past promise.He then departed to wait, with impatience, for the next day, and the promised appointment. — 2015 •Predicted; expected; anticipated.On December 16, the Times reported that if the promised weather change came, Robert would likely take off the next day. — 2013 •Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.After a moment, as they danced, he put the question, and she said, “I am promised to Neskaya Tower. — 2013 Phrases with promised Promised LandAny place to which one eagerly seeks to go and which one expects to greatly improve one's situation.
