promise — a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːmɪs/
Korean meaning: 약속, 맹세
Korean pronunciation: **프**라미스
Example Sentences
- My cat promised to stop knocking things off the table, but I don't believe him.
- Politicians promise everything during elections but remember nothing afterwards.
- I promise this is the last piece of cake I'll eat today.
promise
NOUN//ˈprɑːmɪs//
a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen
A promise between friends strengthened through a sincere handshake and commitment
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A promise comprises the sunrise demise of doubt — where two hearts promise to comprise a new dawn, demise of fear.
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Origin
From Latin 'promittere,' composed of 'pro-' (forward) and 'mittere' (to send/put). The term originally meant 'to put forward' or 'to send ahead,' which evolved to mean 'to pledge or assure.'
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“My cat promised to stop knocking things off the table, but I don't believe him.”
“Politicians promise everything during elections but remember nothing afterwards.”
“I promise this is the last piece of cake I'll eat today.”
“The weather forecast promised sunshine, but it's raining cats and dogs.”
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