Words / A2

PROM-is/ˈprɒmɪs/

To promise is to say you will definitely do something. Promise to + verb. Promise someone that… A promise is the noun: keep a promise / break a promise. Swear is stronger and more emotional.

Meaning

To say that you will definitely do something.

Examples

• “I promise I will call you tonight.”
• “I promise to be on time.”
• “She kept her promise.”

Good to know

promise to + verb. keep / break a promise.

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