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/ˈprɒmɪs/ 
| singular | promise |
| plural | promises |
the party's election promises
Audrey remembered her promise to her father that she would work harder.
I'll try, but I'm not making any promises!
You made a promise to deal with it immediately.
He swore he would return one day, and he kept his promise.
The army broke its promise to return the country to civilian rule.
Collocations: promise Life was hopeful and full of promise.
Her invention failed to fulfil its initial promise.
He shows great promise as an interpreter.
This technology holds considerable promise for improving inner city living conditions.
Collocations: promise This is the British English definition of promise. View American English definition of promise.
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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