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promise meaning in Sanskrit

प्रतिज्ञा pratijñā

UK/ˈpɹɒmɪs//ˈpɹɑmɪs/

promise in Sanskrit: प्रतिज्ञा (pratijñā), शपथ (śapatha), वचन (vacana), व्रत (vrata). In English, promise means an oath or affirmation; a vow.

Sanskrit words for promise

vow
प्रतिज्ञा pratijñā, शपथ śapatha, वचन vacana, व्रत vrata, सत्यवचन satyavacana

English meaning of promise

  1. noun An oath or affirmation; a vow.
  2. noun A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to their use.
  3. noun Something promised.
  4. noun Reason to expect improvement or success; potential.

Full definition of promise

promise in a sentence

  • When I make a promise, I always stick to it.
  • I asked him not to, and we all heard his promise that he wouldn't.
  • He broke his promise: he said he'd return my jewellery, but never did.

Synonyms of promise

promise in other languages

Questions about promise in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of promise in Sanskrit?
Promise in Sanskrit is प्रतिज्ञा (pratijñā), शपथ (śapatha), वचन (vacana), व्रत (vrata).
promise इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Promise: प्रतिज्ञा (pratijñā), शपथ (śapatha), वचन (vacana), व्रत (vrata).
What does promise mean in English?
Promise means an oath or affirmation; a vow.

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