adjective
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
Examples
- a promising young man
adjective
likely to turn out well in the future
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Examples
- had a bright future in publishing
- the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career
- a hopeful new singer on Broadway
verb
make a promise or commitment
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verb
promise to undertake or give
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- I promise you my best effort
verb
make a prediction about
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- tell in advance
- Call the outcome of an election
verb
give grounds for expectations
Synonyms
Examples
- The new results were promising
- The results promised fame and glory