promise
//ˈprɒmɪs//
Noun
promisesPlural
1
A declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen.
He made a promise to help me with my homework.
2
An indication that something, especially something good, is likely to occur; potential or signs of future success.
The young athlete shows great promise.
Synonym
Verb
promisedPast tense
promisedPast participle
promisingPresent participle
promisesThird-person singular
1
To make a declaration or assurance that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; to undertake or declare that something will happen.
I promise to help you with your homework.
2
To give good grounds for expecting something; to seem likely to occur or to have a particular quality.
The dark clouds promise rain later today.