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

[ Syn: hope ]

make a promise or commitment

[ Syn: assure ]

promise to undertake or give; I promise you my best effort'

make a prediction about; tell in advance; Call the outcome of an election

[ Syn: predict , foretell , prognosticate , call , forebode , anticipate ]

give grounds for expectations; The new results were promising; The results promised fame and glory'