promise

In transitive terms the difference between allow and promise

is that allow is to render physically possible while promise is to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

In intransitive terms the difference between allow and promise

is that allow is to acknowledge or concede while promise is to give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.

In obsolete terms the difference between allow and promise

is that allow is to sanction; to invest; to entrust while promise is bestowal or fulfillment of what is promised.

As a noun promise is

an oath or affirmation; a vow.

Consent is a related term of promise.

In lang=en terms the difference between consent and promise

is that consent is to express willingness, to give permission while promise is to give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between consent and promise

is that consent is (obsolete) to grant; to allow; to assent to while promise is (obsolete) bestowal or fulfillment of what is promised.

As verbs the difference between consent and promise

is that consent is to express willingness, to give permission while promise is to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

As nouns the difference between consent and promise

is that consent is voluntary agreement or permission while promise is an oath or affirmation; a vow.

Sign is a related term of promise.

As nouns the difference between sign and promise

is that sign is (sometimes|also used uncountably) a visible indication while promise is an oath or affirmation; a vow.

As verbs the difference between sign and promise

is that sign is to make a mark while promise is to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

As nouns the difference between promise and adjuration

is that promise is an oath or affirmation; a vow while adjuration is a grave warning.

As a verb promise

is to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

Presumption is a related term of promise.

As nouns the difference between presumption and promise

is that presumption is the act of presuming, or something presumed while promise is an oath or affirmation; a vow.

As a verb promise is

to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

Forewarning is a related term of promise.

As verbs the difference between forewarning and promise

is that forewarning is while promise is to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

As nouns the difference between forewarning and promise

is that forewarning is an advance warning; an omen while promise is an oath or affirmation; a vow.

As nouns the difference between promise and mean

is that promise is an oath or affirmation; a vow while mean is middle.

As a verb promise

is to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

As an adjective mean is

mid, central.

As nouns the difference between assumption and promise

is that assumption is the act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting while promise is an oath or affirmation; a vow.

As a verb promise is

to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

In transitive terms the difference between outlook and promise

is that outlook is to face down; to outstare while promise is to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

As nouns the difference between promise and decision

is that promise is an oath or affirmation; a vow while decision is a choice or judgement.

As verbs the difference between promise and decision

is that promise is to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow while decision is to defeat an opponent by a decision of the judges, rather than by a knockout.