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1. a. : a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified. b. : 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. 2. : reason to expect something. little promise of relief.
PROMISE definition: 1. to tell someone that you will certainly do something: 2. If something promises to be good…. Learn more.
A promise is an agreement to do or not do something. Also, when you have potential, you show promise.
A promise is a statement which you make to a person in which you say that you will definitely do something or give them something.
(informal) used as a way of encouraging or warning somebody about something. I can promise you, you'll have a wonderful time. If you don't take my advice, you'll regret it, I promise you. promise (somebody) the earth/moon/world.
1. a. A declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow. b. Something promised. 2. Indication of something favorable to come; expectation: a promise of spring in the air. 3. Indication of future excellence or success: a player of great promise. v. prom·ised, prom·is·ing, prom·is·es. v.tr. 1.
Promise definition: a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one. See examples of PROMISE used in a sentence.
Definition of promise noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PROMISE meaning: 1. to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen: 2. to say…. Learn more.
Indication of something favorable to come; expectation. A promise of spring in the air. American Heritage. Indication, as of a successful prospect or future; basis for expectation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
