promise meaning and definition

PROMISE noun

Definition of promise (noun)

1. a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
2. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
   • "there is little or no promise that he will recover"
   • synonyms: hope

PROMISE verb

Definition of promise (verb)

1. make a promise or commitment
   • synonyms: assure
2. promise to undertake or give
   • "I promise you my best effort"
3. make a prediction about; tell in advance
   • "Call the outcome of an election"
   • synonyms: anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate
4. give grounds for expectations
   • "The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory"