promis- root words — words with the promis- root

The root promis- comes from Latin promitto, meaning promise, send forth. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including compromised, compromises, compromising, uncompromising. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the promis- root

Explore words with promis- — words containing the promis- root and sharing its sense of "promise, send forth". Examples include compromised, compromises, compromising, uncompromising. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does promis- mean?

The promis- root means promise, send forth, from Latin promitto. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.