A promise is when a person says they will do something. It means they want to show responsibility or trust. This is often spoken to keep good feelings between people.
She made a promise to help me.
He gave his promise to come early.
To promise means to say you will do something in the future. It is a spoken or written way to show that you mean what you say.
I promise to call you tomorrow.
She promised to come on time.
Promise can mean a sign that good things will come. It is often used about people or plans that look like they will be successful.
This test shows promise for good results.
The young player has great promise.
This meaning uses promise as a formal or legal agreement. It is like a contract where people agree to do or not do something.
They signed a promise to pay the debt.
A promise was made in the legal papers.
Promise as a verb can mean to show signs of future success. It talks about something or someone who looks likely to do well.
The student promises to be a good teacher.
This artist promises great talent.
In old or legal use, promise can mean land or property someone owns. This meaning is rare today but used in history or law.
The promise is near the river.
They sold the promise last year.
Promise can mean a comforting statement made to another to reduce worry or fear. It is like saying 'do not be afraid, I will help'.
She gave me her promise I’m safe.
He made a promise not to make noise.
