promised

Definition

Predicted; expected; anticipated.

Example Sentences

• "On December 16, the Times reported that if the promised weather change came, Robert would likely take off the next day."
• "Not only was there still no sign of the promised economic recovery, but their presentational skills lapsed into farce."
• "One can suggest, however, that by linking their claim on legitimacy to heightened expectations of change, the Russian authorities may face an even more serious legitimacy deficit in the future if the promised change does not take place or if the scale of this change is not perceived as sufficient by key groups in the society."