promise

A noun referring to a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее заявление или заверение в том, что кто-то сделает что-то или что произойдет определенное событие.esSustantivo que designa una declaración o compromiso de que alguien hará algo o de que ocurrirá un evento determinado, así como la capacidad o indicio de que algo bueno pueda suceder.frNom désignant une déclaration ou un engagement par lequel on assure que l'on fera quelque chose ou qu'un événement se produira, ou encore une marque d'espérance ou de potentiel.deSubstantiv, das eine Zusage oder Zusicherung bezeichnet, dass jemand etwas tun wird oder dass ein bestimmtes Ereignis eintreten wird; auch ein Versprechen oder Ehrenwort.ptSubstantivo que designa uma declaração ou garantia de que alguém fará algo ou de que determinado evento acontecerá; também pode indicar um compromisso ou a expectativa de algo bom no futuro.zh名词，指承诺或保证某人将做某事或某事将会发生的言辞；也可指作出这种保证的行为。arاسم يدل على تعهد أو إقرار من شخص بأنه سيفعل شيئًا أو أن أمرًا معينًا سيحدث.

1. Commitment or assurance A2 formal

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

   • He made a promise to help her with the project.
   • She kept her promise to visit every weekend.
   • Breaking a promise can damage trust in a relationship.

   ruОбещаниеesPromesa (compromiso o garantía)frPromesse (engagement ou assurance)deVersprechenptPromessazh承诺arوَعْد

   Sinónimos: assurancecommitmentcovenantguaranteeoathpledgeundertakingvowword

2. Potential or indication B2 formal

   Indication of future success or excellence.

   • The young athlete shows great promise in her sport.
   • His early paintings were full of promise.
   • The new technology holds promise for renewable energy.

   ruПотенциал или признакespromesafrpromesse (potentiel)dePotenzial oder AnzeichenptPotencial ou indíciozh潜力或迹象arإمكانات أو بشارة

   Sinónimos: abilityaptitudecapabilityhopeindicationlikelihoodpotentialsign

• promises plural form
• promises' possessive plural form
• promise's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of giving assurance or committing to do something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по даче заверения или обязательства сделать что-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dar garantía o compromiso de hacer algo, ya sea a uno mismo o a otra persona.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner l'assurance ou l'engagement de faire quelque chose.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand zusichert oder sich verpflichtet, etwas Bestimmtes zu tun oder zu unterlassen; auch im Sinne von feierlich geloben oder beteuern.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de dar garantia ou assumir o compromisso de fazer algo.zh表示承诺或保证要做某事的动词。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إعطاء تعهد أو التزام بفعل شيء ما، أو التأكيد على القيام به.

1. Make a commitment A2 formal

   To tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will happen.

   • She promised to help me with my homework.
   • He promised that he would arrive on time.
   • I promise to call you as soon as I get home.

   ruОбещатьesHacer una promesafrPromettredeVersprechenptPrometerzh承诺arوَعَدَ

   Sinónimos: assurecommitguaranteepledgeswearundertakevow

2. Give assurance A2 formal

   To assure someone that something is true or will happen.

   • The company promises a full refund if you are not satisfied.
   • He promised her that everything would be fine.
   • They promised to deliver the package by Friday.

   ruОбещатьesprometerfrPromettre, garantirdeVersprechenptPrometerzh承诺arوعد

   Sinónimos: assureguaranteepledgeswearvow

3. Show potential B2 formal

   To give reason to expect something good or positive in the future.

   • The young athlete promises to become a champion.
   • This new technology promises to revolutionize the industry.
   • The early results promise a successful outcome.

   ruПодавать надеждыesprometer (mostrar potencial)frPromettre (au sens de laisser présager)deHoffnungen weckenptPrometerzh大有前途arيُنبئ بالخير

   Sinónimos: augurindicatesuggest

• promised past participle
• promised past simple
• promising present participle
• promises third person singular