Definition for

promise


To make a promise of; engage to do, give, grant, or procure for some one; especially, to engage that some benefit shall be conferred.

To afford reason to expect: as, the year promises a good harvest; the clouds promise rain.

To assure.

To make as promisor; be the promisor in.

Synonyms To assure, engage, covenant. See the noun.

To assure one by a promise! or binding declaration.

To afford hopes or expectations; give ground for expecting satisfactory or agreeable results.

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