promiseOverview of noun promise1. promise -- (a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future)2. promise, hope -- (grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover") Overview of verb promise1. promise, assure -- (make a promise or commitment)2. promise -- (promise to undertake or give; "I promise you my best effort") 3. predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise -- (make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election") 4. promise -- (give grounds for expectations; "The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory") Made possible by Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010. http://wordnet.princeton.edu |