Meaning of 'promise'

Find the meaning of the word ‘promise’

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Meaning of ‘promise’

6 definitions found.

promise

noun

a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

verb

make a promise or commitment

Synonyms: assure

verb

promise to undertake or give

Example: "I promise you my best effort"

verb

make a prediction about

Synonyms: call

verb

give grounds for expectations

noun

grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

Example: "There is little or no promise that the economy will recover."

Synonyms: hope

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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