Definition: grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
Usage: there is little or no promise that he will recover
Main entry: promise
Definition: a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
Definition: make a promise or commitment
Main entry: promise
Definition: promise to undertake or give
Usage: I promise you my best effort
Main entry: predict, prognosticate, promise, call, forebode, foretell, anticipate
Definition: make a prediction about; tell in advance
Usage: Call the outcome of an election
Main entry: promise
Definition: give grounds for expectations
Usage: The new results were promising; The results promised fame and glory