promise
Definition
- n. a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
- n. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
- v. make a promise or commitment
- v. promise to undertake or give
Word forms
- Past tense
- promised
- Past participle
- promised
- Third person singular
- promises
- Present participle
- promising
Example sentences
n.
She made a promise to help me with my homework.
vt.
He promised to finish the project by next week.
vi.
The new student promises to be a great addition to the team.