promise 1 of 2

verb

Definition of promisenext
1
as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away

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2
as in to predict
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show

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promise

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noun

ˈprä-məs How to pronounce promise (audio)
as in vow
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something he made a promise to arrive on time, come hell or high water

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Recent Examples of promise
Verb
When the order first came down last year, an Amazon spokesperson promised that the company would appeal the CPSC’s decision. — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2025 The series takes place during the construction of the Jacob Javitz Convention Center on the Westies’ home turf in Hell’s Kitchen, which promises a financial windfall. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
Welcome the joy of spring and the promise of a new day. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 Mar. 2025 By evoking the Alien Enemies Act, President Trump is following through with his campaign promise to protect the citizens of the United States. — David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for promise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
  1. vow
  2. predict
  3. pledge
  4. swear
  5. warn
  6. hint
Verb
  • Amid protests from Republican districts enjoying the IRA’s manufacturing boom, Trump is vowing to kill many of these ideas in the cradle.
    — Bill Weir, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Channing Tatum is vowing to stop gaining weight for movie roles.
    — Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of vow
Verb
  • In the first two months of the year, core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, is estimated to have risen by just 0.3%, Macquarie’s Hu said, predicting that this would mark the longest deflationary streak since 1993.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Over the winter, The Athletic predicted a 2-year, $26 million deal for Verdugo.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of predict
Noun
  • The vast majority of severe crashes are preventable with changes to infrastructure, and the City Council made a Vision Zero pledge in 2017 to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2027.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Financial institutions including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley backed the pledge last year.
    — Pippa Stevens,Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • Tran swears that having a physical manifestation to interact with is why the terrifying sequences work.
    — Simon Thompson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Carney and his cabinet swore allegiance to King Charles III in their oaths.
    — Olivia Kemp, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of swear
Verb
  • Retailers are sounding the alarm Executives at America’s retail stores have recently warned of consumers feeling stretched and becoming cautious of their spending.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The company last week warned in a letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative that the White House's trade policies could hurt EV manufacturers.
    — Alain Sherter, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of warn
Verb
  • Often policymakers will hint a cut is coming at the next meeting to help manage expectations.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The Jonas Brothers previously hinted that 2025 would bring a full slate of releases, including a live album, a holiday soundtrack, solo music, and a new Disney+ holiday movie titled Jonas Brothers Christmas Music.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of hint

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