promises (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒmɪsɪz/
Definition
A declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
Examples
He made a promise to his daughter that he would take her to the park.
The company's promises of job security turned out to be empty.
Breaking a promise can damage trust between people.
How to Use promises
- promise to do something (prepositional phrase)
- To state that one will perform a specific action. — "I promise to finish the report by Friday."
- promise that... (prepositional phrase)
- To state that a particular future event will occur. — "The doctor promised that the surgery would be successful."
- promise someone something (prepositional phrase)
- To give an assurance to a person that a specific thing will be provided or happen. — "She promised him a new bike for his birthday."
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