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i promised vs I had promised

Both options are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I promised' is used to talk about a promise made in the past but does not specify when it was made. 'I had promised' is used to talk about a promise made before a specific point in the past. The choice between the two depends on the time reference you want to convey.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a promise made in the past without specifying when.

"i promised"

This phrase is used to simply state that a promise was made in the past. It does not provide information about the specific time when the promise was made.

Examples:

  • I promised to help her with her homework yesterday.
  • He promised to call me back, but he never did.
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Alternatives:

  • I made a promise
  • I gave my word

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a promise made before a specific point in the past.

"I had promised"

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that a promise was made before a particular time or event in the past. It emphasizes the completion of the promise before that point.

Examples:

  • I had promised to finish the project by Friday, but I couldn't meet the deadline.
  • She had promised to visit her grandmother before she fell ill.
  • Jul 11, 2017 ... I had promised a few people who inboxed me a list of my go-to makeup items for my daily on air look. If you ever see someone on TV and think ...
  • May 12, 2024 ... I had promised to make a hero from the new game, and MosesHtc idea for warhead, was what I went with. #AllianceFanart
  • Apr 25, 2024 ... I had promised updates, and here's another one. In the last 2 posts I spoke about us looking for strategic partners that can help Koo with ...
  • Dec 28, 2023 ... 796 likes, 6 comments - danveesenmeyer on December 28, 2023: "I had promised @graciethecosplaylass more Mystique art based on her likeness.
  • Apr 1, 2020 ... Hi everyone. As I had promised, I'm showning you an easy way to get those perfect lower pleats. This method will work for all types of saree ...
  • Jul 9, 2017 ... I had promised a KiriBaku kid something like months ago, and tbh most of the reason why it took me this long is because I couldn't pick ...
  • Jan 25, 2017 ... I had promised my boyfriend that I'll marry him, but I can't go against my parent's wish now. He waited for it for 4 years, what should I do ...
  • Dec 7, 2014 ... December 6, 2014 I had promised myself that I would do no writing. Sounds strange, doesn't it? Coming from a writer.

Alternatives:

  • I had made a promise
  • I had given my word

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