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I had promised you vs I promised you

Both of these phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They convey the same meaning, but with a slight difference in emphasis. 'I had promised you' emphasizes the completion of the promise in the past, while 'I promised you' is a simple statement of the action without emphasizing the completion.
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I had promised you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It emphasizes the completion of the promise in the past.

This phrase is used to emphasize that a promise was made and completed in the past. It is often used in storytelling or when recounting events that happened before another past event.

Examples:

  • I had promised you that I would always be there for you.
  • She had promised him that she would come to the party.
  • They had promised us a surprise, but we never found out what it was.
  • Sep 14, 2024 ... 29K likes, 7837 comments - athemingwaybooks on September 14, 2024: "Hello readers, I had promised you some more copies of Onyx Storm in ...
  • Aug 26, 2024 ... I had promised you all, I had promised myself, and I finally did it: Cenarius at level 30! (11 in PvP). I believe I might be one of ...
  • Aug 15, 2021 ... 6970 likes, 23 comments - adrianagrestebrand on August 15, 2021: "I had promised you an ice cream Marinette, I am very happy to spend this ...
  • Aug 17, 2016 ... ... I had promised you! Actually, I hardly took any photos at all, except for three portrait series I'll gladly share with you over the next ...
  • Aug 5, 2010 ... I had promised you some time ago to say a little more about the oil spill in the Gulf but have held off since there is so much that is unknown.
  • Jan 25, 2023 ... Somehow it's been almost 3 months since the opening of Papel & co.'s Store Front and this post is over due since I had promised you I would ...
  • 3 I wish I could send it to you, but don't have it. Yesterday we sent a crate to The Hague, what I had promised you was in it.4. I hear that Anna and Lies ...
  • Jan 3, 2014 ... That is until I realized I had promised you this list and a blog promise is about as strong as any pinky promise so I decided to get down, dirty ...
  • Around the Sims 4 | Science Room I had promised you I wouldn't update only with bag clutter for the summer: here's a first tiny break before the bag ...
  • Sep 17, 2016 ... I know I had promised you Pumpkin recipes this September in my Facebook post. But these Coconut Flour Biscuits with Scallions and Cilantro, ...

Alternatives:

  • I promised you
  • I had made a promise to you
  • I had given you my word
  • I had assured you
  • I had committed to you

I promised you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is a simple statement of making a promise without emphasizing the completion in the past.

This phrase is used to state that a promise was made without emphasizing the completion in the past. It is a straightforward way of expressing a commitment or assurance.

Examples:

  • I promised you I would help you with your project.
  • She promised him she would call him later.
  • They promised us they would be on time for the meeting.
  • Jan 7, 2023 ... Opinion about "I promised you the moon" ?? Discussion. I was watching I told sunset about you. Well it's very good everything was at place ...
  • Jun 25, 2021 ... A quick catch up to speed for those who are unfamiliar with I Promised You the Moon. It is a drama sequel to the hit series I Told Sunset About ...
  • Jun 25, 2021 ... I Promised You The Moon ...???? Am I the only one who watched this and right from the first episode could guess where the story was going ...
  • Jul 14, 2021 ... Spoilers for I Told Sunset About You and I Promised You The Moon ahead. There is a moment of pure spectacle in the finale of the 2020 Thai ...
  • I Promised You Light by Josienne Clarke, released 04 February 2022 1. Where The Light Comes In 2. Driving At Night 3. You Know Me Better 4. Workhorse 5.
  • Jul 22, 2024 ... Giuseppe Funicello - I promised you a response... sorry for the wait. For 3rd party context - the prior video link is in the comments ...
  • Sep 8, 2019 ... I promised you or I promised that I ; Tara2. Posted: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:43:00 PM ; Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 11/8/2017. Posts: 6,737
  • Oct 15, 2024 ... I promised you guys I would do the Adagio/ "The Ladder" solo, here it is! I love this song from LIFE, probably my favorite chorus of the ...
  • I Promised you the sea 2016 – 2017 A journey through the potentiality of failure, January 2017 “Building up a vessel aiming to ride my fears with a...
  • Aug 15, 2024 ... 14K likes, 552 comments - carissabroadbentbooks on August 15, 2024: "I promised you a teaser, so here it is! Hiding behind a cover image for ...

Alternatives:

  • I had promised you
  • I made a promise to you
  • I gave you my word
  • I assured you
  • I committed to you

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