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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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   The meaning of PROMISE is a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified. How to use promise in a sentence.

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   PROMISE definition: 1. to tell someone that you will certainly do something: 2. If something promises to be good…. Learn more.

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   A promise is a statement which you make to a person in which you say that you will definitely do something or give them something. If you make a promise, you should keep it. The program has lived up to its promise to promote family welfare.

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   1. a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc: He kept his promise to write regularly. 2. indication of future excellence or achievement: a writer who shows promise. 3. something that is promised. 4. to pledge or undertake by promise (usu. with an infinitive or a clause as object): She promised to visit us.

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   A promise is an agreement to do or not do something. Also, when you have potential, you show promise.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROMISE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   PROMISE meaning: 1. to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen: 2. to say…. Learn more.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › promisePromise Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   An oral or written agreement to do or not to do something. Something promised. Indication of something favorable to come; expectation. A promise of spring in the air. Indication, as of a successful prospect or future; basis for expectation.

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   Promise definition: a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one. See examples of PROMISE used in a sentence.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpromise verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of promise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROMISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    PROMISE meaning: 1. to tell someone that you will certainly do something: 2. If something promises to be good…. Learn more.