Dictionary Check: promise
"promise" is a valid word!
Scrabble
11
points
Words with Friends
13
points
Definition
noun
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
noun
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
Example:
"there is little or no promise that he will recover"
verb
make a promise or commitment
verb
promise to undertake or give
Example:
"I promise you my best effort"
verb
make a prediction about; tell in advance
Example:
"Call the outcome of an election"
verb
give grounds for expectations
Example:
"The new results were promising"
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