# promise vs provide

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### promise
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ · frequency rank #2,009*
An oath or affirmation; a vow.

### provide
*verb · IPA /pɹəˈvaɪd/ · frequency rank #738*
To make a living; earn money for necessities.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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