promise
noun
1. a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
Definition categories: communication, commitment, dedication
2. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
- there is little or no promise that he will recover
Similar word(s): hope
Definition categories: thought, expectation, outlook, prospect
Sentences with promise as a noun:
- if I make a promise, I always stick to it;
- She shows great promise as an actress.
verb
1. make a promise or commitment
Similar word(s): assure
Definition categories: communication, declare
2. promise to undertake or give
- I promise you my best effort
Definition categories: communication, declare
3. make a prediction about; tell in advance
Similar word(s): anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate
Definition categories: communication, guess, hazard, pretend, venture
4. give grounds for expectations
- The new results were promising
- The results promised fame and glory
Definition categories: stative, be
Sentences with promise as a verb:
- If you promise not to tell anyone, I will let you have this cake for free.
- He promised to never return to this town again.
- She promised me a big kiss if I would drive her to the airport.
- I can't promise success, but I'll do the best I can.
- The clouds promise rain.