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promise

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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

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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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