"Promise" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Promise" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Promise" Meaning

A promise is a commitment or an assurance that is given by someone that they will do something in the future. It is a verbal or written agreement that is intended to be binding and to provide a basis for future action. A promise can be made in a personal or professional context and can relate to a specific action, service, or result.

For example:

"I promise to meet you at 5 o'clock."
"The company promises to deliver the product within two weeks."

In general, a promise implies a level of reliability and trust, and breaking a promise can damage a person's reputation and relationships.

Synonyms for promise include:

Assurance
Commitment
Guarantee
Vow
Obligation

Antonyms for promise include:

Betrayal
Breach
Defection
Disappointment

"Promise" Examples

Word: Promise


A promise is a commitment to do something or a guarantee that something will happen.

Example Sentences:


1. Formal Agreement

- "The company made a promise to reduce its carbon footprint within the next five years."

2. Future Event

- "The winner of the lottery made a promise to donate all of the prize money to charity."

3. Building Trust

- "Once you've proven yourself, your employer will promise you a promotion."

4. Contract

- "The sales agreement is a legally binding promise between the buyer and the seller."

5. Confidence

- "The team's promise to succeed inspires their fans and motivates them to be more supportive."

"Promise" Similar Words

Prominences

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Prominency

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Prominent

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Prominently

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prominently (adverb)<br><br> Meaning: in a noticeable or prominent position; clearly visible or audible<br><br>Example: "The company's logo is prominently displayed on the billboard."

Promiscuity

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Promiscuous

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Promiscuously

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Promiscuously refers to having or showing a readiness for casual or indiscriminate sex; uninhibited in sexual behavior. It can also describe behavior or activity that is varied or unspecified, done or happening in a way that is not planned or considered carefully.

Promiscuousness

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Promiscuousness refers to the state of being promiscuous, which means engaging in sexual activity with many different partners, often without emotional commitment or attachment.

Promised

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Promises

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Promising

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having the possibility of being successful or achieving something in the future.<br><br>a person or thing that is pleasing or attractive because of their/its qualities, suitability, or potential.<br><br>having qualities that make someone or something look likely to do well or achieve success in a particular field or activity.

Promisingly

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Promissive

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Adj. Promissive refers to something that encourages or tends to bring about a promise or a future state of being. It involves the implication of future action or occurrence based on present tendencies or developments.

Promissorily

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In a promising or encouraging manner.

Promissory

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Derived from the Latin word "promissus," meaning "promised," a promissory noun refers to a written or oral agreement by which a person makes a promise or undertakes an obligation. It often involves an exchange or exchangeable consideration in which one party promises to pay or deliver money or another benefit to the other party in exchange for a specific action.<br><br>Examples include promissory notes, which are contractual agreements to repay a loan with interest, and a promissory promise, which may involve verbal or written agreements to pay child support or considerate an obligation of any kind.

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