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- Dictionarypromise/ˈprɒmɪs/
noun
- 1. a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen: "what happened to all those firm promises of support?" Similar
- 2. the quality of potential excellence: "he showed great promise even as a junior officer" Similar
verb
- 1. assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen: "he promised to forward my mail" Similar
- 2. give good grounds for expecting (a particular occurrence): "forthcoming concerts promise a feast of music" Similar
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PROMISE definition: 1. to tell someone that you will certainly do something: 2. If something promises to be good…. Learn more.
Jul 7, 2012 · promise: [noun] a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified. a legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the performance or forbearance of a specified act.
promise: 1 n a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future Examples: Hippocratic oath an oath taken by physicians to observe medical ethics deriving from Hippocrates Types: show 7 types... hide 7 types... oath a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or ...
Definition of promise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Promise definition: a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one. See examples of PROMISE used in a sentence.
Synonyms: promise, pledge, swear, vow 1 These verbs mean to declare solemnly that one will follow a particular course of action: promises to write soon; pledged to uphold the law; swore to get revenge; vowed to fight to the finish.
1 [intransitive, transitive] to tell someone that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen promise (to do something) The college principal promised to look into the matter. “Promise not to tell anyone!” “I promise.” They arrived at 7:30 as they had promised. promise something The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. promise (that)… The brochure promised (that ...
3 [uncountable, singular] promise of something a sign, or a reason to hope, that something may happen, especially something good The day dawned bright and clear, with the promise of warm, sunny weather. The dog approached, attracted by the promise of food. See promise in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
PROMISE meaning: 1. to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen: 2. to say…. Learn more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English promise prom‧ise 1 / ˈprɒmɪs $ ˈprɑː-/ S2 W2 verb 1 [intransitive, transitive] PROMISE to tell someone that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will happen Last night the headmaster promised a full investigation. promise to do something She’s promised to do all she can to help. promise (that) Hurry up – we promised we wouldn’t be late. promise somebody (that) You promised me the car would be ready on Monday.
