Promise: meaning, definitions and examples

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promise

[ ˈprɒmɪs ]

^{Context #1}

keep

A declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen.

Synonyms

commitment, pledge, vow

Examples of usage

She gave me her promise that she would come.
He made a promise to always be there for her.

^{Context #2}

hope

A reason to expect that something will happen in the future.

Synonyms

likelihood, potential, prospect

Examples of usage

The dark clouds were a promise of rain to come.
His talent showed great promise for the future.

^{Context #3}

assure

Assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

Synonyms

commit, guarantee, pledge

Examples of usage

He promised to help her with her project.
She promised that she would call him after the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "promise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 promessa

🇮🇳 वादा (vaada)

🇩🇪 Versprechen

🇮🇩 janji

🇺🇦 обіцянка

🇵🇱 obietnica

🇯🇵 約束 (yakusoku)

🇫🇷 promesse

🇪🇸 promesa

🇹🇷 söz

🇰🇷 약속 (yaksok)

🇸🇦 وعد (waad)

🇨🇿 slib

🇸🇰 sľub

🇨🇳 承诺 (chéngnuò)

🇸🇮 obljuba

🇮🇸 loforð

🇰🇿 уәде

🇬🇪 პირობა (piroba)

🇦🇿 vəd

🇲🇽 promesa

Word origin

The word 'promise' originated from the Latin word 'promissum', meaning 'a declaration made about the future, about some act to be done or not done'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in the English language, carrying the connotation of commitment, assurance, and hope for the future.

See also: promised, promiser, promises, promising, promisor.