promising Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make a promise or commitment
   assure; promise.
   
2. verb promise to undertake or give
   promise.
   
   • I promise you my best effort
3. verb make a prediction about; tell in advance
   predict; anticipate; forebode; foretell; call; promise; prognosticate.
   
   • Call the outcome of an election
4. verb give grounds for expectations
   promise.
   
   • The new results were promising
   • The results promised fame and glory
5. adjective satellite showing possibility of achievement or excellence
   
   • a promising young man
6. adjective satellite full or promise
   bright; hopeful.
   
   • had a bright future in publishing
   • the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career
   • a hopeful new singer on Broadway

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