promising

• Que mostra sinais de futuro sucesso ou bons resultados; que dá esperança ou indica algo positivo que pode se concretizar.

Showing signs of future success or good results.

1. Showing potential for successB1formal

   Having qualities that suggest future success or good results.

   Promissor

   • She is a promising young scientist.
   • The project has a promising future.
   • He gave a promising performance in his first game.

   Sinônimosauspiciousbrightencouragingfavorablehopefullikelyoptimisticpropitious

   Antônimosdiscouragingdismalforbiddingunpromising

2. Encouraging or hopefulB1formal

   Giving reason to believe that something good will happen.

   Promissor

   • The weather forecast looks promising for the weekend.
   • Early test results are promising for the new drug.
   • The negotiations started on a promising note.

   Sinônimosauspiciousbrightencouragingfavorablehopefullikelypropitiousreassuringrosy

   Antônimosdiscouragingdishearteninginauspiciousunpromising

• 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