promise (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒmɪs/
Definition
A statement that you will do or not do something.
Examples
He made a promise to his mother.
She broke her promise and didn't call.
Can I trust your promise?
How to Use promise
- promise to do (collocation)
- To say you will do a specific action. — "I promise to finish my homework."
- promise that (collocation)
- To say that a future event will happen. — "She promised that she would visit."
- promise someone something (collocation)
- To give a commitment to a person about an item or action. — "He promised me a gift for my birthday."
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