promise
pro muhs
- n a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
- n grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
there is little or no promise that he will recover - v make a promise or commitment
- v promise to undertake or give
I promise you my best effort - v make a prediction about; tell in advance
- v give grounds for expectations
The results promised fame and glory
- It's a promise I make to my daughters when I tuck them in at night, and a promise that you make to yours a promise that has led immigrants to cross oceans and pioneers to .
- The promise of social security may grow harder to keep.
- I can also promise that my administration will administer this recovery plan with a level of transparency and accountability never before seen in Washington.