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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1478 COCA: 1438

promise
1 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ noun
plural promises
1 promise
/ˈprɑːməs/
noun
plural promises
Learner's definition of PROMISE
1 
[count] : a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future承诺；诺言
2 
[noncount] : an indication of future success or improvement成功的迹象
3 
: a reason to expect that something will happen in the future迹象；征兆；预示 — + of
[noncount]
[singular]

a lick and a promise

— see 2lick
2 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ verb
promises; promised; promising
2 promise
/ˈprɑːməs/
verb
promises; promised; promising
Learner's definition of PROMISE
1 
: to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future许诺；承诺；保证
[+ object]
[no object]
2 
[+ object] somewhat formal : to make (something) seem likely : to show signs of (something that is likely or expected to happen)使很可能；预示
◊ Something that promises to be good, exciting, etc., is expected to be good, exciting, etc.有望成为

I (can) promise you

— used to emphasize a statement（用于强调）我保证

promise (someone) the stars/moon/earth/world

: to promise (someone) that you will do or give something great or wonderful even though it is not possible对某人许下不可能实现的承诺；给某人开空头支票
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1478 COCA: 1438

promise

1 of 2

noun

prom·​ise ˈprä-məs How to pronounce promise (audio)
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
especially : ground for expectation of success, improvement, or excellence
shows considerable promise
3
: something that is promised

promise

2 of 2

verb

promised; promising

transitive verb

1
: to pledge to do, bring about, or provide
promise aid
2
archaic : warrant, assure
3
chiefly dialectal : betroth
4
: to suggest beforehand : give promise of
dark clouds promise rain

intransitive verb

1
: to make a promise
2
: to give ground for expectation : be imminent
promisee
ˌprä-mə-ˈsē How to pronounce promise (audio)
noun
promisor
ˌprä-mə-ˈsȯr How to pronounce promise (audio)
noun
or less commonly promiser
ˈprä-mə-sər How to pronounce promise (audio)

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun She gave me her promise. She never made a promise that she didn't intend to keep. There is little promise of relief in the forecast. They were attracted by the promise of success. a sunny morning that gives every promise of a fine day There is a promise of better days ahead. Verb Promise me that you won't tell anyone. I can't promise you that I'll be able to go, but I'll do my best. The governor promised that the prisoners would receive a fair trial. She promised to announce the results tomorrow. International organizations have promised aid. I promise to be careful. You always promise, but you never do what you say you will. “I won't tell anyone.” “Promise?” “Yes, I promise.” Those gray skies promise rain. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
As the Patriots’ Jones saw in Week 1, Miami can show a Cover 0 look before the snap and deliver on that promise with an all-out blitz. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 Initially, the cruise line would not honor the promise of a full cruise voucher. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 On the consumer front, the report suggests crypto presents an especially acute threat to lower-income people lured by the promise of quick riches. Tory Newmyer, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 What stands out, however, is the way Prince-Bythewood films her, from a slightly low angle and in a way that emphasizes strength, bravery, leadership, nobility, the promise of violence. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022 The series captures one of the moments that defined her reign, the promise of a lifetime of service to the British crown delivered in a speech during her 21st birthday speech. Marysabel Huston-crespo, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that the electric automaker, lured by the promise of American subsidies included in the Inflation Reduction Act, is re-evaluating plans to manufacture vehicle batteries in Germany. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 Governor Charlie Baker said the state is exploring using Joint Base Cape Cod for temporary shelter and humanitarian services for the migrants, some of whom said they were lured by the promise of jobs and other services. Brian Macquarrie, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Antiaging clinics have been pushing the same promise of looks and performance since the late 20th century. Men's Health, 15 Sep. 2022
Verb
Whatever Moscow may promise Washington in terms of assistance with Iran and the JCPOA, cannot be trusted. Iulia Lupse, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Turkey vultures swirl above billboards in which smiling attorneys promise bonanza payouts for injury lawsuits. Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2022 Dalen Terry shows promise despite an injury concern. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2022 As cities and households around the country gear up to celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States of America, some shows promise to put on bigger and better firework displays than ever before. Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 4 July 2022 In chapters 3 and 4, the authors promise a two-step process for determining my attachment style and that of my partner. Morgan Parker, ELLE, 4 June 2022 At least 36 percent of Americans are now using same-day delivery, while delivery apps such as Shipt, for example, promise some deliveries in as little as an hour. Adam Chandler, The Atlantic, 31 May 2022 The harrowing difficulties that led her to the baby box come to light both inside Sang-hyun’s van and in her secret conversations with the detectives, who promise leniency in exchange for help nailing their target. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022 Better luck alone would promise better performance in 2022. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English promis, from Latin promissum, from neuter of promissus, past participle of promittere to send forth, promise, from pro- forth + mittere to send

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of promise was in the 15th century

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1478 COCA: 1438
promise

noun¹

 1statement that you will do sth諾言ADJECTIVE | VERB + PROMISE | PROMISE + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤big虛空的承諾◇He makes all kinds of big promises he has little intention of keeping.他作出了各種慷慨的承諾，卻沒有打算信守。➤rash輕率的承諾▸➤broken, unfulfilled未遵守的承諾▸➤empty, false, hollow虛假的承諾；空口承諾▸➤vague含糊其詞的承諾▸➤binding, firm有約束力的／堅定的承諾➤solemn莊嚴的承諾➤pinky (= made by linking your little finger with another person's) (NAmE, informal) 拉鈎承諾▸➤campaign, election, pre-election (especially BrE) 競選運動中作的／競選時的／選舉前的承諾➤brand (= printed on a product) (especially NAmE) 品牌承諾VERB + PROMISE➤give sb, make (sb)（向某人）許諾◇You gave me your promise I could use the car tonight.你答應過我今晚可以用車。◇I'll consider it, but I make no promises.我會考慮的，但是我不敢保證。➤hold out恪守諾言◇Organic food seems to hold out the promise of healthy living.看來有機食品有望實現健康生活的承諾。➤fulfil/fulfill, honour/honor, keep信守承諾；兌現承諾▸➤break, go back on食言▸➤extract套取承諾◇We extracted a promise from them that they would repay the money by May.我們設法讓他們作出承諾，在 5 月之前把錢還清。➤hold sb to要求某人遵守諾言◇Politicians should be held to their promises.應該要求政治家們信守自己的諾言。◇The electorate is determined to hold the government to its election promises.選民決心督促政府恪守選舉時作出的承諾。PROMISE + NOUN➤ring (= showing sb's promise to be faithful) 承諾戒指PREPOSITION➤promise about關於⋯的諾言◇They've made all sorts of promises about reforming the health system.他們作出了改革衞生體制的種種承諾。➤promise of⋯的諾言◇promises of support支持的諾言
promise

noun²

 2signs that sb/sth will be successful成功的跡象ADJECTIVE | VERB + PROMISE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤considerable, enormous, great, real, tremendous大有前途；很有希望◇This new venture holds great promise for the future.這家新企業將大有前途。➤little希望不大▸➤youthful (especially BrE) 年輕時表現出的成功跡象➤early, initial小時候／開始時表現出的成功跡象➤future對未來的承諾VERB + PROMISE➤hold, show有出息；有前途▸➤fulfil/fulfill, live up to實現希望；達到預期的成功◇His career failed to live up to its early promise.他的事業沒有像早期表現的那樣成功。PREPOSITION➤of promise有發展前途的◇a pianist of promise有發展前途的鋼琴手➤promise as作為⋯的前途◇She showed great promise as a runner.她作為賽跑運動員很有前途。PHRASES➤full of promise充滿希望◇The year began so full of promise, and ended in disappointment.這一年開始時充滿了希望，卻以失望而告終。
promise

verb

ADVERB | VERB + PROMISE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤faithfully信誓旦旦地許諾◇She promised faithfully that she would come.她信誓旦旦地答應會來。➤solemnly莊嚴地許諾➤initially, originally最初／原本承諾➤repeatedly一再承諾◇He repeatedly promised to cut taxes in his campaign.競選中他一再承諾要減稅。VERB + PROMISE➤can能保證◇I can definitely promise you that I'll do all I can to help.我可以明確地向你保證，我將盡我所能提供幫助。➤cannot不能保證◇I can't promise I'll be there.我不能保證我會去那裏。➤seem to似乎預示◇The plan seemed to promise a new beginning.這個計劃似乎預示着新的開端。PREPOSITION➤to向⋯許諾◇I've promised my old computer to Jane.我已答應把舊電腦給簡了。PHRASES➤as promised正如所許諾的那樣◇I am sending you information on hotels, as promised.正如我許諾的，現給你寄去酒店的相關資料。➤I can't promise anything我不能給任何許諾◇I can't promise anything, but I hope to have it finished next week.我不能保證什麼，但是我希望下週會做完。

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