Definition

A person who makes a promise or commitment to do something.

Example

The promiser assured everyone that the project would be completed on time.

Conversation

I can't believe he’s such a reliable promiser about everything he says.

Yeah, he really sticks to his word, doesn’t he?

I wish more people were like him; it makes things so much easier.

Totally! A good promiser is hard to come by these days.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Promiser → It is formed from "promise" (from Latin *promissum*, meaning a declaration or assurance) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A promiser is a person who makes a promise or assurance.

Memory Tip

Think of someone making a 'declaration' ('promise') — the '-er' just means a person. A promiser is someone who makes a promise.

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