promiser

Thân thiện

A young promiser shakes hands to seal a friendly agreement.

Definition

Noun: A person who makes a promise; someone who gives their word or assurance that they will do something or that something will happen.

Usage

The word "promiser" specifically identifies the individual who is the source of a promise. It is a formal or legal term often used to distinguish the party making the commitment from the party receiving it (the "promisee").

Examples

• In a contract, the promiser is legally bound to fulfill the agreed terms.
• She was known as a reliable promiser who always kept her word.
• The promiser assured the community that the park would be preserved.

Advanced Usage

• Legal Context: In contract law, a "promiser" (or "promisor") is the party who makes a promise that forms the basis of the contract. The corresponding party who receives the benefit of the promise is the "promisee."
• Philosophical/Ethical Context: The term can be used in discussions about morality, trust, and social bonds, focusing on the agent who undertakes a commitment.

Variants and Related Words

• Promise (n/v): The declaration or assurance itself, or the act of making one.
• Promisee (n): The person to whom a promise is made.
• Promisor (n): A less common variant, synonymous with "promiser," often used in legal terminology.

Synonyms

• Pledger
• Guarantor (in contexts involving a guarantee)
• Vower (one who makes a vow)

Antonyms

• Promisee (the receiver of a promise)
• Breaker (as in "promise-breaker")

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who makes a promise

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