promise

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promise

She made a promise to her friend to keep the secret.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future: A sign or indication that something good or successful is likely to happen in the future.
    • A verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future: A declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen.

  2. Verb:

    • Give grounds for expectations; make a prediction about; tell in advance: To show signs of something that is likely to happen in the future.
    • Promise to undertake or give; make a promise or commitment: To tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • There is little promise that the old policy will be effective. (There are few signs to hope the old policy will work.)
    • She gave me her promise that she would be on time. (She gave me her commitment that she would arrive punctually.)

  • Verb:

    • The clear sky promises a beautiful day for the picnic. (The clear sky indicates a beautiful day is likely.)
    • I promise to call you as soon as I arrive. (I commit to calling you immediately upon my arrival.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To show promise": To demonstrate potential for future success.

    • The young athlete shows great promise. (The young athlete demonstrates significant potential.)

  • "A promise of something": An indication or hint of a future quality or event.

    • The first chapter held the promise of an exciting story. (The first chapter contained hints of an exciting narrative.)

  • "To promise the moon (or earth)": To make extravagant promises that are unlikely to be fulfilled.

    • Politicians sometimes promise the moon during campaigns. (Politicians sometimes make unrealistic pledges.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Promising (adj): Showing signs of future success; likely to turn out well.

    • She is a promising young scientist. (She is a young scientist with great potential.)

  • Promissory (adj): Conveying or implying a promise.

    • He signed a promissory note for the loan. (He signed a document containing a promise to repay the loan.)
Synonyms
  • Noun: Commitment, pledge, assurance, vow, oath.
  • Verb: Pledge, vow, swear, guarantee, assure, forecast.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Promise away: To promise something, often carelessly or excessively.
    • He had promised away most of his time before realizing his schedule was full. (He had committed his time without careful consideration.)
Related Idioms

  • A promise is a promise: Used to emphasize that a promise must be kept.

    • You said you'd help, and a promise is a promise. (You committed to helping, and you must honor that commitment.)

  • The promised land: A place or situation of expected happiness or fulfillment (often capitalized when referring to the biblical land of Canaan).

    • For many immigrants, America was seen as the promised land. (America was viewed as a land of great opportunity.)
promise

She made a promise to her friend to keep the secret.

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

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