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   Prom·ise

   /ˈpräməs/

   

   noun

   • 1. a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen: "what happened to all those firm promises of support?" Similar word of honorwordassurancepledgevowguaranteeoathbondundertakingagreementcommitmentcontractcovenantcompact
   • ▪ the quality of potential excellence: "he showed great promise even as a junior officer" Similar potentialabilityaptitudecapabilitycapacitypotentialitytalentflair
   • ▪ an indication that something specified is expected or likely to occur: "the promise of peace" Similar indicationhintsuggestionsign

   verb

   • 1. assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen: "he promised to forward my mail" Similar give one's wordswearpledgevowundertakeguaranteeassurecontractengagegive an undertakinggive an assurancecommit oneselfbind oneselfcross one's heart (and hope to die)swear/take an oathcovenantarchaic:plight
   • ▪ pledge (someone, especially a woman) to marry someone else; betroth: archaic "I've been promised to him for years"
   • 2. give good grounds for expecting (a particular occurrence or situation): "forthcoming concerts promise a feast of music from around the world" Similar indicategive an/every indication oflead one to expectgive good grounds for expectingpoint todenotesignifybe a sign ofbe evidence ofshow signs ofhint atsuggestgive hope ofhold out hopes ofbespeakpresagebe a presage ofaugurheraldbodeforeshadowportendliterary:betokenforetokenforeboderare:harbinger
   • ▪ (of a person, publication, institution, etc.) announce (something) as being expected to happen: "we're promised more winter weather tonight"
   • ▪ contemplate the pleasant expectation of: "he tidied up the room, promising himself an early night"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin promissum ‘something promised’, neuter past participle of promittere ‘put forth, promise’, from pro- ‘forward’ + mittere ‘send’.

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   • 1. promiser noun

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   What does the word promise mean?

   • This root and these words mean safety, confidence, trust, assurance and feeling of peacefulness. All of these meaning are in the heart of today’s word – promise! A promise must be of something that is good. When we promise something to someone we give this person a sense of each and every one of the meaning above.

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   What is a synonym for a promise?

   • Synonyms: pledge, oath, vow, word, word of honor, more... Collocations: promise to [go, come, have, make, pay, give, do], a [serious, sincere, broken, firm, hollow] promise, promise to [be back, return] by, more... A lick and a promise. A promise is a promise.

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   What is a promise & why is it important?

   • Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care.

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   What does unkept promise mean?

   • n. a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one: unkept political promises. an express assurance on which expectation is to be based: promises that an enemy will not win. indication of what may be expected. indication of future excellence or achievement: a writer who shows promise.

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   noun. uk / ˈprɒmɪs / us. B1 [ C ] a statement that you will certainly do something: I'm not sure I can do it so I won't make any promises. More examples. keep/break a promise. B2. to do/not do what you said that you would do. show promise. If someone or something shows promise, they are likely to be successful:

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   noun. an undertaking or assurance given by one person to another agreeing or guaranteeing to do or give something, or not to do or give something, in the future. indication of forthcoming excellence or goodness. a writer showing considerable promise. the thing of which an assurance is given.

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   Oct 2, 2023 · PROMISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of promise in English. promise. verb. uk/ˈprɒm.ɪs/us/ˈprɑː.mɪs/ promiseverb (SAY CERTAINLY) Add to word listAdd to word list. B1 [ I or T ] to tell someone that you will certainly do something: [ + to infinitive ] He promised faithfully to call me every week.

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   noun. a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one: unkept political promises. an express assurance on which expectation is to be based: promises that an enemy will not win. something that has the effect of an express assurance; indication of what may be expected.

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   n. an undertaking or assurance given by one person to another agreeing or guaranteeing to do or give something, or not to do or give something, in the future. indication of forthcoming excellence or goodness: a writer showing considerable promise. the thing of which an assurance is given.