Buy and Promise

Buy

Buy verb - To get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for.

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Promise and buy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Promise" instead a verb "Buy".

Nearby Words: buyer, buying

Promise verb - To make a solemn declaration of intent.

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Buy and promise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buy" instead a verb "Promise".

old	old buy	old promise
good	good buy	good promise
best	best buy	best promise
real	real buy	real promise
Other adjectives: large, different, local.

In "Tiny Shoes", Juan's alcoholism is the reason why he is unable to keep his promise to buy shoes for his son.

Source: The Alcoholic
After Winni beats the world record, Winni's parents promise to buy her a pony if she turns human again - but Winni is having too much fun and refuses.

Source: Fantastic Aesop
Drew and Charlotte promise to buy her toys if she stays quiet and watches the babies.

Source: Designated Villain

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