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- Dictionaryprom·ise/ˈpräməs/
noun
- 1. a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen: "what happened to all those firm promises of support?" Similar
verb
- 1. assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen: "he promised to forward my mail" Similar
- 2. give good grounds for expecting (a particular occurrence or situation): "forthcoming concerts promise a feast of music from around the world" Similar
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Jul 7, 2012 · noun. prom· ise ˈprä-məs. Synonyms of promise. 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 a statement which you make to a person in which you say that you will definitely do something or give them something. If you make a promise, you should keep it. The program has lived up to its promise to promote family welfare.
PROMISE meaning: 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. If your parents say you can go for ice cream and then it doesn't happen, you'll probably say, "But you promised!"
Promise definition: a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one. See examples of PROMISE used in a sentence.
(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.
n. 6. an undertaking or assurance given by one person to another agreeing or guaranteeing to do or give something, or not to do or give something, in the future. 7. indication of forthcoming excellence or goodness: a writer showing considerable promise. 8. the thing of which an assurance is given.
PROMISE definition: 1. to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen: 2. to say…. Learn more.
noun. /ˈprɒmɪs/ /ˈprɑːmɪs/ Idioms. [countable] a statement that tells somebody that you will definitely do or not do something. to make/keep/fulfil/break a promise. You haven't gone back on your promise, have you? He simply broke every single promise he ever made me. The minister was under attack for a series of broken promises.
