Promise meaning

a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

“there is little or no promise that he will recover”

make a promise or commitment

promise to undertake or give

“I promise you my best effort”

make a prediction about; tell in advance

“Call the outcome of an election”

give grounds for expectations

“The new results were promising”

“The results promised fame and glory”