Noun
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grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
"there is little or no promise that he will recover"
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a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
Verb
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give grounds for expectations
"The new results were promising"
"The results promised fame and glory"
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make a prediction about
tell in advance
"Call the outcome of an election"
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promise to undertake or give
"I promise you my best effort"
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make a promise or commitment