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