English dictionary
promise
nounPronunciation
ˈpɹɒmɪs
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
noun
- a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
verb
- make a promise or commitment
verb
- promise to undertake or give
verb
- make a prediction about; tell in advance
verb
- give grounds for expectations
Example sentences
there is little or no promise that he will recover
I promise you my best effort
Call the outcome of an election
The new results were promising
The results promised fame and glory