Definition: 1. A verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future. 2. Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future. 3. Make a prediction about; tell in advance.
Use 'promise' in a sentence:
1. Their future was full of promise.
2. He reneged on a promise to leave his wife.
3. She whoops with delight at a promise of money.
4. I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can.
5. They promised to legislate to protect people's right to privacy.
6. Will you promise not to blab to Mom and Dad?
7. The promise of huge profits seduced him into parting with his money.
8. The promise of some basic working rights draws murmurs of approval.
9. Promise you won't tell.
10. 'I'll be back soon,' she promised.
11. The government has promised to put a ring fence around funding for education.
12. Claire had made me promise to tell her the truth.
13. I'll call you back, I promise.
14. I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything.
15. The college principal promised to look into the matter.
16. You haven't gone back on your promise, have you?
17. The new district attorney has promised to fight police corruption.
18. I promise I am in this for the long haul.
19. We promise to deliver to your door within 48 hours of you ordering.
20. I can confidently promise that this year is going to be very different.
21. We promise to deliver within 48 hours.
22. We can't promise to publish a reply as space is limited.
23. The brochure promised the local food would be superb.
24. I made a solemn promise that I would return.
25. She had been faithful to her promise to guard this secret.
26. He was voted most promising new director.
27. I'm hoping you'll keep your promise to come for a long visit.
28. Look, if I tell you something, will you promise to keep it under your hat?
29. We promised to stay friends for ever.
30. Reforms were promised when the time was ripe.
31. She kept her promise to visit them.
32. It would have been dishonourable of her not to keep her promise.
33. She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly.
34. She was determined to exact a promise from him.
35. If elected, the party has promised a new deal for teachers.
36. The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.
37. Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this?
38. Her work shows great promise.
39. Here's the money I promised you.
40. The guerrillas were promised safe conduct out of the country.
41. 'I promise,' she said in a small voice.
42. The President has promised to cut taxes significantly.
43. The weather doesn't look very promising.
44. The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes.
45. An extra £ 10 million in foreign aid has been promised.
46. I can promise you, you'll have a wonderful time.
47. The government has promised an extra £ 1 billion for health care.
48. He promised to support her come what may.
49. Promise me you'll take very special care of yourself.
50. Promise me you will not waste your time.
51. The government has promised to free up more resources for education.
52. The government has promised to cut hospital waiting lists.
53. All parties are promising to increase spending on health.
