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   promise

   /ˈprɒmɪs/

   noun

   • 1. a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen: "what happened to all those firm promises of support?" Similar word of honourwordassurancepledgevowguaranteeoathbondundertakingagreementcommitmentcontractcovenantcompact
   • ▪ an indication that something is likely to occur: "dawn came with the promise of fine weather" Similar indicationhintsuggestionsign
   • 2. the quality of potential excellence: "he showed great promise even as a junior officer" Similar potentialabilityaptitudecapabilitycapacitypotentialitytalentflair

   verb

   • 1. assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen: "he promised to forward my mail" Similar give one's wordswearpledgevowundertakeguaranteeassurecontractengagegive an undertakinggive an assurancecommit oneselfbind oneselfcross one's heart (and hope to die)swear/take an oathcovenantarchaic:plight
   • ▪ pledge (someone, especially a woman) to marry someone else; betroth: archaic "I've been promised to him for years"
   • 2. give good grounds for expecting (a particular occurrence): "forthcoming concerts promise a feast of music" Similar indicategive an/every indication oflead one to expectgive good grounds for expectingpoint todenotesignifybe a sign ofbe evidence ofshow signs ofhint atsuggestgive hope ofhold out hopes ofbespeakpresagebe a presage ofaugurheraldbodeforeshadowportendliterary:betokenforetokenforeboderare:harbinger
   • ▪ announce (something) as being expected to happen: "forecasters were promising a record snowfall in Boston"
   • ▪ contemplate the pleasant expectation of: "he tidied up the sitting room, promising himself an early night"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin promissum ‘something promised’, neuter past participle of promittere ‘put forth, promise’, from pro- ‘forward’ + mittere ‘send’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. promiser noun

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2. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › featuresBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Promises, promises

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   4 days ago · This is The English We Speak from BBC Learning English and we’re talking about the expression ‘promises, promises!’ which we can say to someone if we don’t believe they will do what they ...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › break one's promiseBreak one's promise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   2 days ago · The meaning of BREAK ONE'S PROMISE is to not do what one said one would definitely do.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EthicsEthics - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Deontologists say that morality consists in fulfilling duties, like telling the truth and keeping promises. Virtue ethics sees the manifestation of virtues, like courage and compassion, as the fundamental principle of morality.

5. www.erp-information.com › available-to-promiseWhat is Available To Promise (ATP)? - Formula & Examples - ERP...

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   5 days ago · Availability to promise is a metric that measures the amount of product that a company can deliver to a customer shortly. When a customer places an order with a company, they generally expect to receive their purchase on time. However, sometimes production delays or other issues can cause significant delivery delays.

6. legalvision.com.au › what-is-a-promissory-note-and-when-isWhat Is a Promissory Note and When Is It Appropriate?

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   4 days ago · A promissory note allows one person (‘the issuer’) to promise, in writing, to pay an agreed sum to another person (‘the payee’). Although a promissory note is a simple and straightforward document, it is not appropriate for all circumstances where you are borrowing or lending money.

7. time.com › shopping › articleWhat is a Promise Ring? The Story Behind the Jewelry

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   5 days ago · Put simply, a promise ring is a declaration of love wrapped around your finger, shining with precious metals and maybe a sprinkle of dazzling gems, too. More than just...

   • Author: Gabrielle Johnson

8. www.christianity.com › wiki › holidaysWhat is Advent? 2024 Guide to Meaning, History, Traditions -...

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   5 days ago · But faith knows for whom and for what it is waiting. It is fulfilled faith because it lays hold on the fulfilled promise.” The promise for Israel and the church is Jesus Christ; The Lord has come to earth and will arrive again. This is the essence of Advent.