There are 48,900 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Promiss'. 'Promiss' ranks in the top 190 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 8 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word "promise" can function as a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a declaration that something will or will not be done. As a verb, it means to assure someone that one will or will not do something.
Promise
The word 'promise' originates from the Latin word "promissum," which is the neuter form of "promissus," the past participle of "promittere," meaning "to send forth" or "to promise." This Latin term combines "pro-" meaning "forward" and "mittere" meaning "to send." The word entered Middle English as "promesse" from Old French.
The word 'promise' is pronounced as "PRAH-mis." The first syllable rhymes with "top," and the second syllable sounds like "miss."
The word 'promise' can be used in a sentence like, "She made a promise to always support her friends." When using the word, it is important to remember that it is spelled with a 'p,' followed by 'r,' and note that it can serve as both a noun and a verb, so context is crucial for proper usage. Additionally, be cautious of the pronunciation, ensuring that it is articulated correctly as 'prom-iss' to avoid confusion.