Definitionen
1.NounAn oath or affirmation; a vow."When I make a promise, I always stick to it.; He broke his promise: he said he'd return my jewellery, but never did."
2.NounA transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to his use.
3.NounReason to expect improvement or success; potential."She shows great promise as an actress."
4.NounA placeholder object representing the eventual result of an asynchronous operation.
5.NounBestowal or fulfillment of what is promised.
6.VerbTo commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow."If you promise not to tell anyone, I will let you have this cake for free.; She promised to never return to this town again.; He promised me a big kiss if I would drive him to the airport.; I can't promise success, but I'll do the best I can."
7.VerbTo give grounds for expectation, especially of something good."The clouds promise rain."