Promise - Crossword Clue, Answer and Explanation

'promise' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for avowal that I've seen before include "Open assertation" , "swear!" , "clear pronouncement" , "Frank confession" , "Statement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, the Universal, the Evening Standard, the Penny Press, The Star Tribune, The Mirror, The Telegraph, The New York Times and the King Feature Syndicate.

'promise' is the definition.
(I know that pledge is a more specific form of promise)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for pledge that I've seen before include "Promise solemnly and formally" , "Deposit" , "make toast" , "Vow; security" , "assurance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, the Universal, the Evening Standard, the Penny Press, The Star Tribune, The Mirror, The Telegraph, The New York Times and the King Feature Syndicate.

'promise' is the definition.
(I know that oath is a type of promise)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for oath that I've seen before include "Curse - sworn statement" , "It's taken in court" , "'Profane, or solemn expression (4)'" , "Curse or solemn word" , "A solemn undertaking to tell the truth" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard, The Sunday Times, the Penny Press, The Star Tribune, The Mirror and The Telegraph.

'promise' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for avow that I've seen before include "Assert, swear" , "Declare - affirm" , "Make a promise" , "Affirm, admit" , "Assert - admit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard, The Sunday Times, the Penny Press, The Star Tribune, The Mirror and The Telegraph.

'promise' is the definition.
(as in 'I give you my word')

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for word that I've seen before include "Term" , "Statement; signal" , "See 1" , "The Bible is the . . . . of God" , "Puzzle with solutions reading the same down as across" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard, The Sunday Times, the Penny Press, The Star Tribune, The Mirror and The Telegraph.

'promise' is the definition.
(as in swearing something is true)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for swear that I've seen before include "Curse" , "Affirm" , "Solemnly promise" , "Vow; blaspheme" , "Utter obscenities or take an oath" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times, the Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, The Telegraph and The New York Times.

'promise' is the definition.
(I know that vow is a type of oath)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for vow that I've seen before include "Oath or solemn promise" , "Binding promise" , "Plight" , "Pledge, take oath" , "Solemn pledge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, The Sunday Times, the Penny Press and the Evening Standard.

'promise' is the definition.
(I know that guarantee is a type of promise)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for guarantee that I've seen before include "Provide financial security for" , "Formal promise of action" , "Warranty, pledge" , "Promising" , "Assurance, warranty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune, The New York Times and the Evening Standard.

'promise' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Another definition for word of honour that I've seen is " Promise".)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

Promise (6)