promise

noun
UK: /ˈprɒm.ɪs/
US: /ˈprɑː.mɪs/

  1. A statement that you will definitely do something.

    1. I made a promise to visit my friend soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's promise of innovation attracted many investors. [ ] [ ]

  2. An indication that something good is likely to happen.

    1. The flowers are a promise of spring. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her early success holds great promise for a bright future in music. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

assurance undertake swear pledge assure guarantee vow
promise verb

  1. To tell someone that you will certainly do something.

    1. I promise I will be there. [ ] [ ]
    2. He promised to send the information by the end of the week. [ ] [ ]

  2. To show signs of developing in a positive or successful way.

    1. The weather promises to be sunny tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project promises significant benefits if implemented correctly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "promise" in English means: A statement that you will definitely do something., An indication that something good is likely to happen..

The phonetic transcription of "promise" is /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ in British English and /ˈprɑː.mɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "promise": assurance, undertake, swear, pledge, assure, guarantee, vow.

Example usage of "promise": "I made a promise to visit my friend soon.". More examples on the page.