promise (noun)

a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

promise, hope (verb)

grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

"there is little or no promise that he will recover"

promise, assure (verb)

make a promise or commitment

promise (verb)

promise to undertake or give

"I promise you my best effort"

predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise (verb)

make a prediction about; tell in advance

"Call the outcome of an election"

promise (verb)

give grounds for expectations

"The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory"

promise (Noun)

An oath or affirmation; a vow.

promise (Noun)

A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to his use.

promise (Verb)

to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

Promise

A promise is a commitment by someone to do or not do something. As a noun promise means a declaration assuring that one will or will not do something. As a verb it means to commit oneself by a promise to do or give. It can also mean a capacity for good, similar to a value that is to be realized in the near future. In the law of contract, an exchange of promises is usually held to be legally enforceable, according to the Latin maxim pacta sunt servanda.

Promise

A promise is a commitment by someone to do or not do something. As a noun promise means a declaration assuring that one will or will not do something. As a verb it means to commit oneself by a promise to do or give. It can also mean a capacity for good, similar to a value that is to be realized in the near future.In the law of contract, an exchange of promises is usually held to be legally enforceable, according to the Latin maxim pacta sunt servanda.