Promise ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Promise ( noun )

1. A statement or undertaking that gives assurance that something will or will not be done.
2. A good or beneficial aspect or potential of something.
3. A commitment or undertaking to do or refrain from doing something.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french promesse, from latin promissum "something promised", neuter past participle of promittere "send forth, promise", from pro- "forth" + mittere "send".

Examples:

1. He gave me his promise to help me.
2. The new product has a lot of promise.
3. She made a promise to her parents to finish her studies.
4. The company made a promise to reduce its carbon footprint.
5. The politician made a lot of promises during the campaign but failed to keep them.

(As a verb)

Promise ( verb )

1. A statement or undertaking that gives assurance that something will or will not be done.
2. A good or beneficial aspect or potential of something.
3. A commitment or undertaking to do or refrain from doing something.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french promesse, from latin promissum "something promised", neuter past participle of promittere "send forth, promise", from pro- "forth" + mittere "send".

Examples:

1. He gave me his promise to help me.
2. The new product has a lot of promise.
3. She made a promise to her parents to finish her studies.
4. The company made a promise to reduce its carbon footprint.
5. The politician made a lot of promises during the campaign but failed to keep them.