3.5.1.9 Promise
Use this domain for words related to promising to do something--to say that you will do something in the future.
Louw Nida Codes:
33Y Promise
What words refer to promising to do something?
promise, agree, commit, guarantee, assure, swear,
What words refer to something someone promises to do?
promise (n), commitment, assurance, guarantee, pledge, plight, troth, word
What words refer to doing what you promised?
keep, fulfill, make good,
What words refer to not doing what you promised?
break, renege on, go back on promise,
What words refer to asking someone to do what he promised?
hold you to your promise,
What words refer to allowing someone to not do what he promised?
release someone from a promise,