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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋprɑmIsIŋ 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊprɒmisiŋ 〕


Overview of verb promise

The verb promise has 4 senses


  • promise, assure -- (make a promise or commitment)

  • promise -- (promise to undertake or give; "I promise you my best effort")

  • predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise -- (make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election")

  • promise -- (give grounds for expectations; "The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory")


Overview of adj promising

The adj promising has 2 senses


  • promising -- (showing possibility of achievement or excellence; "a promising young man")

  • bright, hopeful, promising -- (full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway")