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Definition promise in British English

promise noun

noun
/ˈprɒmɪs/

▪ binding, broken, empty, false, firm, solemn, vague

▪ early, great, initial, unfulfilled

1

a statement in which you say that something will definitely happen, or you will definitely do something

Example

the party's election promises

Example

Audrey remembered her promise to her father that she would work harder.

Example

I'll try, but I'm not making any promises!

Example

You made a promise to deal with it immediately.

Example

He swore he would return one day, and he kept his promise.

Example

The army broke its promise to return the country to civilian rule.

Synonyms and related words
promise commitment guarantee
1.1

a strong suggestion that something will happen or be given

Example

The promise of permanent employment is almost non-existent today.

Example

Settlers supported the king in return for the promise of land.

Synonyms and related words
possibility chance probability
2

signs that someone or something is likely to be successful in the future

Example

Life was hopeful and full of promise.

Example

Her invention failed to fulfil its initial promise.

Example

He shows great promise as an interpreter.

Example

This technology holds considerable promise for improving inner city living conditions.

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future potential prospect
2.1

a sign that something is likely to happen

Example

the promise of an early spring

Synonyms and related words
sign signal indication
Definition promise in British English