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
Thus Black Fashion Forward, an upcoming conference that promises to be one of the most meaningful fashion gatherings of the year during New York Fashion Week. — Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 29 July 2025 Redshirt freshman Rod Gainey Jr. saw limited action last season but was promising in spurts (just 10 carries for 34 yards). — Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Noun
What Trump's teed up in Scotland Part of the Balmedie community's grievances relate to Trump's failure to deliver on his promises. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 July 2025 Pursuing a relationship because others expect it of them, or for the promise of a reward. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 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
  • President Donald Trump has vowed to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history, an initiative that has seen an intensification of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and arrests across the country, including people with valid visas and documentation.
    — Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Cora vows this year will be different despite the few additions in comparison to the rest of the league.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Definition of vow
Verb
  • Markets and many Fed officials are predicting two rate cuts this year, lots of uncertainty for investors and financial firms, construction firms, and consumers who would like to see lower borrowing rates.
    — William Dunkelberg, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • What does the Old Farmer's Almanac predict for fall in Michigan?
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
Definition of predict
Noun
  • The Baltic States’ diplomats expressed optimism over the pledge to increase spending and stressed the importance of cooperation between the allies.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
  • The criticisms against the agency were worsened by President Trump's decision to lay off hundreds of FAA employees as part of his pledge to reduce the federal workforce.
    — Alana Wise, NPR, 26 July 2025
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • Thurston, a former secretary of state and land commissioner, was sworn as state treasurer in on Jan. 1.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Celebs have gotten in on the trend too: Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Roberts swear by it.
    — Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of swear
Verb
  • Experts warned after the measure passed that there would be legal challenges to decide whether existing, more restrictive laws are still legal now that the constitutional amendment is in effect.
    — Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Experts have warned of an impending disaster, with food supplies running out by November.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Definition of warn
Verb
  • Last year, ahead of Season 23, the country star hinted that ABC's parent company, Disney, doesn't share information about American Idol's judges quickly.
    — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
  • One thing that has been hinted from the beginning of the season was the friendship fallout between Adriana de Moura and Julia Lemigova.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of hint

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