promised

/ˈpɹɒm.ɪst/adj
High School
1

Predicted; expected; anticipated.

2

Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.

3

Due to become manifest because of a past promise.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

calmest

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

pacpadpaepahpakpalpampanpaopas

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aboagaahaahhahlahoahrahsakiali

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

mapmphpomppmcempgumpkampkpmgkumplump

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