Tra từ promise - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

prom·ise [promise promises promised promising] verb, noun BrE [ˈprɒmɪs] NAmE [ˈprɑːmɪs]
verb
1. intransitive, transitive to tell sb that you will definitely do or not do sth, or that sth will definitely happen
•~ (to do sth) The college principal promised to look into the matter.
• ‘Promise not to tell anyone!’ ‘I promise.’
•They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised.
•~ sth The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.
•I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything.
•~ (that)… The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb.
•~ sb (that)… You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight.
•~ sth to sb He promised the money to his grandchildren.
•~ sb sth He promised his grandchildren the money.
•~ yourself sth I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over.
•~ (sb) + speech ‘I'll be back soon,’ she promised.
2. transitive to make sth seem likely to happen; to show signs of sth
•it promises to be sth It promises to be an exciting few days.
•~ sth There were dark clouds overhead promising rain.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin promissum ‘something promised’, neuter past participle of promittere ‘put forth, promise’, from pro- ‘forward’ + mittere ‘send’.

Thesaurus:
promise verb T, I
•I promise not to tell anyone.
guarantee • • swear • • pledge • • commit • • assure • |especially written vow • |formal business undertake •
Opp:
promise/guarantee/swear/pledge/vow/undertake to do sth
promise/guarantee/swear/pledge/vow that…
promise/guarantee/pledge your support
Promise or guarantee? When you promise sth, you make a personal commitment to do sth. Guarantee is less personal; when you guarantee sth, you mean that you will make sure that it happens. You have a moral duty to do what you have promised, but you may also have a legal duty to do what you have guaranteed.

Example Bank:
•He repeatedly promised to cut taxes in his campaign.
•I am sending you information on holidays as promised.
•I can definitely promise you that I'll do all I can to help.
•I can't promise I'll be there.
•I can't promise anything, but I hope to have it finished next week.
•I've promised my old computer to Jane.
•She promised faithfully that she would come.
•The plan seemed to promise a new beginning.
•‘I'll be back soon,’ she promised.
•I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything.
•It was a disappointing end to a season which had promised so much for the team.
•The new drug promises to bring relief to thousands of asthma sufferers.
•You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight.
Idioms: ↑I promise you ▪ ↑promise the moon

noun
1. countable a statement that tells sb that you will definitely do or not do sth
•to make/keep/break a promise
•~ (to do sth) She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly.
•~ (of sth) The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes.
•~ (that…) Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this?
•You haven't gone back on your promise, have you?
•He simply broke every single promise he ever made me.
see a lick and a promise at ↑lick _n.
2. uncountable a sign that sb/sth will be successful
Syn: ↑potential
• Her work shows great promise.
• He failed to fulfil his early promise.
•Their future was full of promise.
3. uncountable, singular ~ of sth a sign, or a reason for hope that sth may happen, especially sth good
•The day dawned bright and clear, with the promise of warm, sunny weather.
•The dog approached, attracted by the promise of food.

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin promissum ‘something promised’, neuter past participle of promittere ‘put forth, promise’, from pro- ‘forward’ + mittere ‘send’.

Thesaurus:
promise noun
1. C
•He broke every single promise he ever made me.
commitment • • guarantee • • word • • vow • • assurance • • oath • |especially journalism politics pledge •
(a/an) promise/commitment/guarantee/your word/vow/oath/pledge to do sth
(a/an) promise/guarantee/your word/vow/assurance/oath/pledge that…
make a promise/commitment/guarantee/vow/pledge
keep your promise/commitment/word/vow
break a promise/your commitment/your word/a vow/a pledge
2. U
•Her work shows great promise.
potential • • possibilities • • prospects •
sb/sth with promise/potential/possibilities/prospects
show promise/potential
fulfil sb/sth's promise/potential

Example Bank:
•His career failed to fulfil its early promise.
•I'll consider it, but I make no promises.
•Organic food seems to hold out the promise of healthy living.
•Politicians should be held to their promises.
•She showed great promise as a runner.
•The Opposition is determined to hold the government to its election promises.
•The year began so full of promise, and ended in disappointment.
•They've made all sorts of promises about reforming the health system.
•This new venture holds great promise for the future.
•We extracted a promise from them that they would repay the money by May.
•You gave me your promise I could use the car tonight.
•a pianist of promise
•promises of support
•Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this?
•He repeated his promise that there would be extra help for the poorest pensioners.
•Her work shows great promise.
•I try not to make promises that I can't keep.
•I won't be late. That's a promise!
•She had obviously forgotten her promise to call me.
•The day dawned bright and clear, with the promise of warm sunny weather.
•The minister was under attack for a series of broken promises.
•The president has made a habit of breaking election promises.
•Their future was full of promise.
•You haven't gone back on your promise to me, have you?