promise promise /ˈprɑːməs/

noun

1. () Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future  ( promise , hope )
   grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
    There is little or no promise that he will recover
   there is little or no promise that he will recover
   
2. () A verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future  ( promise )
   a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
     He made a promise to always be there for his best friend.
   He made a promise to always be there for his best friend.
   

verb

1. () Make a promise or commitment  ( assure , promise )
   make a promise or commitment
     I promise to be there on time for our meeting.
   I promise to be there on time for our meeting.
   
2. () Promise to undertake or give  ( promise )
   promise to undertake or give
    I promise you my best effort
   I promise you my best effort
   
3. () Make a prediction about; tell in advance  ( call , forebode , foretell , anticipate , predict , prognosticate , promise )
   make a prediction about; tell in advance
    Call the outcome of an election
   Call the outcome of an election
   
4. () Give grounds for expectations  ( promise )
   give grounds for expectations
    The new results were promising
   The new results were promising
    The results promised fame and glory
   The results promised fame and glory