prom·ise
prom·ise/ˈpräməs/
verb
- assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen."he promised to forward my mail"synonyms: give one's word, swear, pledge, vow, undertake, guarantee, assure, contract, engage, give an undertaking, give an assurance, commit oneself, bind oneself, swear/take an oath, covenant, plight
- give good grounds for expecting (a particular occurrence or situation)."forthcoming concerts promise a feast of music from around the world"synonyms: indicate, give an/every indication of, lead one to expect, point to, denote, signify, be a sign of, be evidence of, show signs of, hint at, suggest, give hope of, hold out hopes of, bespeak, presage, be a presage of, augur, herald, bode, foreshadow, portend, betoken, foretoken, forebode, harbinger
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Sep 8, 2024 · 1. a : a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified b : a legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a ...
6 days ago · PROMISE meaning: 1. to tell someone that you will certainly do something: 2. If something promises to be good…. Learn more.
Sep 4, 2024 · to tell someone that you will certainly do something: [ + to infinitive ] He promised faithfully to call me every week.
a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one: unkept political promises. an express assurance on which expectation is to be based.
PROMISE meaning: 1 : a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future; ...
A promise is an agreement to do or not do something. Also, when you have potential, you show promise.
8 senses: 1. to give an assurance of (something to someone); undertake (to do something) in the future 2. to undertake to give.
adjective. agreed, assured or undertaken to be given, done or take place. the promised delivery dates. the Promised Land. Collins English Dictionary.
1[intransitive, transitive] to tell someone that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen promise (to do something) ...
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun promise, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...