Thesaurus results for PROMISE

promise 1 of 2

verb

Definition of promise next

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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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

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

His 76ers won all three to bring about a stunning end to the Celtics’ promising playoff run. —

Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026 After ending last season on a tear, the Nationals’ promising outfielder started slow this spring. —

Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 3 May 2026

Noun

When a business closes, promises may be made, but refunds are never guaranteed. —

Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 May 2026 In real life, this can look like finally choosing to invest your time (and money) into what actually feels secure, rather than chasing quick wins or empty promises. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for promise

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Verb

Turkey’s government has long declared the square off-limits for demonstrations on security grounds, but some political parties and trade unions have vowed to march there.

— Sylvie Corbet, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The stabbings followed a spate of incidents targeting Jewish premises in the same area of north London, home to a large Jewish population, prompting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to vow stronger action to protect Jewish people.

— Sarah Young, USA Today, 1 May 2026