promise
promise Lexical Profile
promise Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A firm declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a specific event will happen.
"She made a solemn promise to visit her grandmother every weekend."
An indication that something or someone has the potential for future success, excellence, or favorable development.
"The young violinist showed remarkable promise during her debut recital."
• verb
To assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something.
"He promised to return the borrowed textbooks before the final exam."
To give good grounds for expecting a particular outcome or occurrence.
"The clear morning sky promises warm weather for the outdoor festival."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Adopted into Middle English from Old French promesse, which derives from the Latin noun promissum, originally the neuter past participle of promittere ('to send forth, let go, or pledge'), formed from pro- ('forward') and mittere ('to send').