promise
word
/ˈpɹɑməs/
PRAH-muhs
/pɹˈɒmɪs/
PRO-mis
Definition
A 'promise' is when you say you will definitely do something, or you give your word that something will happen. It can be a noun (the thing you say) or a verb (to say it).
Usage & Nuances
'Promise' is both a noun and a verb. Common collocations: 'make a promise,' 'keep a promise,' 'break a promise,' 'promise to do something.' In formal or emotional contexts, it expresses trust or commitment.
Spanish: promesa - prometerPortuguese (BR): promessa - prometerPortuguese (PT): promessa - prometerChinese (Simplified): 承诺 - 答应Chinese (Traditional): 承諾 - 答應Hindi: वादा - वचन देनाArabic: وَعْد - يَعِدُBengali: প্রতিশ্রুতি - কথা (দেওয়া)Russian: обещание - обещатьJapanese: 約束（やくそく）Vietnamese: lời hứa - hứaKorean: 약속Turkish: söz - söz vermekUrdu: وعدہIndonesian: janji - berjanji
Example Sentences
I can’t promise anything, but I’ll try my best.
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I promise to help you tomorrow.
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She made a promise to call her mother every week.
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It's important to keep your promises.
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Can you really promise you won’t be late this time?
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He broke his promise again—no surprise there.
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