Definition of 'promise'

Noun

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

Verb

1. make a promise or commitment
      Synonyms: assure
2. promise to undertake or give; "I promise you my best effort"
3. make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election"
      Synonyms: predict foretell prognosticate call forebode anticipate
4. give grounds for expectations; "The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory"

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