Meaning & Definition of Promise in English
English⟶
Promise
/prɑməs/
noun
1. A verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
synonym:
- promise
2. Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
- "There is little or no promise that he will recover"
synonym:
- promise,
- hope
verb
1. Make a promise or commitment
synonym:
- promise,
- assure
2. Promise to undertake or give
- "I promise you my best effort"
synonym:
- promise
3. Make a prediction about
- Tell in advance
- "Call the outcome of an election"
synonym:
- predict,
- foretell,
- prognosticate,
- call,
- forebode,
- anticipate,
- promise
4. Give grounds for expectations
- "The new results were promising"
- "The results promised fame and glory"
synonym:
- promise
Examples of using
So, my enemy, I won't let you attempt on the holy of holies of my heart, you will pay for it, I promise.
I promise you that I'll never abandon you.
I promise I'll never leave you.