Understanding the meaning of promise

promise

/'prɑmɪs/

verb
make a prediction about; tell in advance
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Similar:

anticipate call forebode foretell predict prognosticate

type of:
pretend guess hazard venture
noun
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
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"there is little or no promise that he will recover"

Similar:

hope

type of:
outlook prospect expectation
verb
make a promise or commitment
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assure

type of:
declare
noun
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
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type of:
speech act dedication commitment
verb
give grounds for expectations
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"The results promised fame and glory"

type of:
be
verb
promise to undertake or give
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"I promise you my best effort"

type of:
declare

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