How to sign promise in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Commitment or assurance

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the tip of your index finger of your dominant hand against your chin, and then move your dominant hand to the thumb side of your non-dominant hand while changing your handshape to a "5" handshape.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of promise

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of promise

End of Sign

Final Frame of promise

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for promise
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for promise
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for promise
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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