Synonyms of promise

Noun


1. promise, speech act, commitment, dedication

usage: a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

2. promise, hope, expectation, outlook, prospect

usage: grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover"

Verb


1. promise, assure, declare

usage: make a promise or commitment

2. promise, declare

usage: promise to undertake or give; "I promise you my best effort"

3. predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise, guess, venture, pretend, hazard

usage: make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election"

4. promise, be

usage: give grounds for expectations; "The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory"

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Definition and meaning of promise (Dictionary)