Promise - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈprɑːmɪs|  American pronunciation of the word promise
Brit.  |ˈprɒmɪs|  British pronunciation of the word promise

noun

- a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
- grounds for feeling hopeful about the future (syn: hope)
there is little or no promise that he will recover

verb

- make a promise or commitment (syn: assure)
- promise to undertake or give
I promise you my best effort
- make a prediction about; tell in advance (syn: anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate)
- give grounds for expectations
The results promised fame and glory

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

verb
I/you/we/they: promise
he/she/it: promises
present participle: promising
past tense: promised
past participle: promised
noun
singular: promise
plural: promises
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