adj
Predicted; expected; anticipated.
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.
Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.
After a moment, as they danced, he put the question, and she said, “I am promised to Neskaya Tower.
The violins struck up and in one move the Prince swept Konstantina so close to his chest that she gasped. “Sir,” she heard herself remonstrate as they began to circle the floor, “please remember that I am promised to the Baron!”
Due to become manifest because of a past promise.
If this son was not the promised savior, at least he could be the forefather of the Messiah, and Eve knew it. After expecting the promised seed for a hundred and thirty years, her hope and expectations had given place to despondency and hopelessness.
He then departed to wait, with impatience, for the next day, and the promised appointment.