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promise(verb)/ˈprɒmɪs/ /ˈprɑːmɪs/Verb Forms- to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen
- ‘We haven't got time to go to the park.’ ‘But you promised!’
- The college principal promised to look into the matter.
- ‘Promise not to tell anyone!’ ‘I promise.’
- They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised.
- The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.
- I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything.
- The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb.
- You promised me (that) you’d be home early tonight.
- He promised the money to his grandchildren.
- He promised his grandchildren the money.
- I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over.
- ‘I'll be back soon,’ she promised.
Extra Examples- He repeatedly promised to cut taxes in his campaign.
- I am sending you information on holidays as promised.
- I can definitely promise you that I'll do all I can to help.
- I can't promise I'll be there.
- She promised faithfully that she would come.
- I've promised my old computer to Jane.
- to make something seem likely to happen; to show signs of something
- It promises to be an exciting few days.
- There were dark clouds overhead promising rain.
Extra Examples- The plan seemed to promise a new beginning.
- It was a disappointing end to a season which had promised so much for the team.
- The new drug promises to bring relief to thousands of asthma sufferers.
- used as a way of encouraging or warning somebody about something
- I can promise you, you'll have a wonderful time.
- If you don't take my advice, you'll regret it, I promise you.
- to make promises that will be impossible to keep
- Politicians promise the earth before an election, but things are different afterwards.
Word Origin- late Middle English: from Latin promissum ‘something promised’, neuter past participle of promittere ‘put forth, promise’, from pro- ‘forward’ + mittere ‘send’.
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