Promise - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- grounds for feeling hopeful about the future (syn: hope)
verb
- promise to undertake or give
- give grounds for expectations
Extra examples
She gave me her promise.
She never made a promise that she didn't intend to keep.
There is little promise of relief in the forecast.
They were attracted by the promise of success.
There is a promise of better days ahead.
Promise me that you won't tell anyone.
I can't promise you that I'll be able to go, but I'll do my best.
The governor promised that the prisoners would receive a fair trial.
She promised to announce the results tomorrow.
International organizations have promised aid.
I promise to be careful.
You always promise, but you never do what you say you will.
“I won't tell anyone.” “Promise?” “Yes, I promise.”
Those gray skies promise rain.
She made a promise to write every week.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: promise
he/she/it: promises
present participle: promising
past tense: promised
past participle: promised
singular: promise
plural: promises
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