promise

• Substantivo 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.

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

1. Commitment or assuranceA2formal

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

   Promessa

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassurancecommitmentcovenantguaranteeoathpledgeundertakingvowword

2. Potential or indicationB2formal

   Indication of future success or excellence.

   Potencial ou indício

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

   Sinônimosabilityaptitudecapabilityhopeindicationlikelihoodpotentialsign

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de dar garantia ou assumir o compromisso de fazer algo.

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

1. Make a commitmentA2formal

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

   Prometer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassurecommitguaranteepledgeswearundertakevow

2. Give assuranceA2formal

   To assure someone that something is true or will happen.

   Prometer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassureguaranteepledgeswearvow

3. Show potentialB2formal

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

   Prometer

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

   Sinônimosaugurindicatesuggest