Promise and Plight

Promise

Promise verb - To make a solemn declaration of intent.
Usage example: they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away

Plight is a synonym for promise in obligation topic. In some cases you can use "Plight" instead the word "Promise" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like guarantee, agree. archaic substitute

Plight

Plight verb - Promise solemnly and formally.
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Synonyms for Plight

Promise is a synonym for plight in obligation topic. You can use "Promise" instead the word "Plight" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as agree. popular alternative

Nearby Words: plighted, plighting

How words are described

similar similar promise similar plight
actual actual promise actual plight
entire entire promise entire plight
real real promise real plight
Other adjectives: serious, former, local.
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