promise
noun
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a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
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grounds for feeling hopeful about the future“There is little or no promise that the economy will recover.”hope
verb
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make a promise or commitmentassure
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promise to undertake or give“I promise you my best effort”
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make a prediction aboutcall
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give grounds for expectations