Keep a promise Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɹɑməs
KEEP-uh-PRAH-miss
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /pɹˈɒmɪs
KEEP-uh-PROM-iss
Definition
To do what you said you would do; to act according to your promise.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal situations. The opposite is 'break a promise'. Often used when talking about trust and reliability. Collocations: 'try to keep a promise', 'find it hard to keep promises'. 'Keep your word' is similar in meaning.
Spanish: cumplir una promesaPortuguese (BR): cumprir uma promessaPortuguese (PT): cumprir uma promessaChinese (Simplified): 信守承诺Chinese (Traditional): 信守承諾Hindi: वादे को निभानाArabic: الوفاء بوعدBengali: প্রতিশ্রুতি পালন করা - কথা রাখাRussian: сдержать обещаниеJapanese: 約束を守るVietnamese: giữ lời hứaKorean: 약속을 지키다Turkish: sözünü tutmakUrdu: وعدہ نبھاناIndonesian: menepati janji
Example Sentences
It's important to keep a promise.
basic
She always keeps her promises to her friends.
basic
Did you keep your promise to help him?
basic
If you can't keep a promise, people might not trust you again.
natural
He tried hard to keep his promise even when it was difficult.
natural
I know she's late, but she'll keep her promise and show up.
natural