make a promise
idiom
: to tell someone that one will definitely do something in the future : to promise
He made a promise to help her.
I have to help her. I made a promise.
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Rule-of-law societies make a promise to their citizens that everyone will be equal under the law and everyone is entitled to basic human rights, but obviously people do not always receive those rights in practice.
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John Werner, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Move a little each day and make a promise to yourself to prioritize it—there is always time for a quick walk.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2023
But Glass had to make a promise.
—Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2022
No matter what the months ahead may bring, make a promise to yourself to lead with love, and walk boldly into the new year.
—Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 5 Dec. 2022
Their wedding was all about love, according to both newlyweds, and Vinaite was most excited to make a promise to Voltaggio.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2022
The company didn't make a promise on delivery time but is aiming for under 60 minutes.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022
On Thursday, his second day on the job, Jaklich stopped by Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to start building bridges by being formally introduced to news media and to make a promise to some of his youngest students.
—Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2021
The detective, at that point, will often make a promise to seek leniency.
—Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 25 July 2021
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John Werner, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Move a little each day and make a promise to yourself to prioritize it—there is always time for a quick walk.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2023
But Glass had to make a promise.
—Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2022
No matter what the months ahead may bring, make a promise to yourself to lead with love, and walk boldly into the new year.
—Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 5 Dec. 2022
Their wedding was all about love, according to both newlyweds, and Vinaite was most excited to make a promise to Voltaggio.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2022
The company didn't make a promise on delivery time but is aiming for under 60 minutes.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022
On Thursday, his second day on the job, Jaklich stopped by Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to start building bridges by being formally introduced to news media and to make a promise to some of his youngest students.
—Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2021
The detective, at that point, will often make a promise to seek leniency.
—Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 25 July 2021
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“Make a promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20promise. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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