promise

/promise/

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Word: Promise

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Summary:

A "promise" is an important part of communication and relationships. It involves making a commitment or expressing hope for future outcomes.

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Noun

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

Verb

1. give grounds for expectations
   • The new results were promising
   • The results promised fame and glory
2. make a prediction about; tell in advance
   • Call the outcome of an election
3. promise to undertake or give
   • I promise you my best effort
4. make a promise or commitment

Synonyms

• hope
• predict
• foretell
• prognosticate
• call
• forebode
• anticipate
• assure