promise
US /ˈprɑməs/
verb, noun Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
make a promise or commitment
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The manager promised to deliver the revised report before the end of Monday.
Word Family
NounNoun
promise gốc
promisee
promiser
VerbVerb
promise gốc
AdjectiveAdj
promissory
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- assuremake certain of
- pledgea deposit of personal property as security for a debt
- commitmentan engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action
Collocations
- Easy keep a promise made to a friendto continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding a promise made to a friend
- Medium deliver on customer service promisesto bring or provide results or goods regarding on customer service promises
- Hard show immense commercial promise in clinical trialsto display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding immense commercial promise in clinical trials
- Very Hard empty promises made by politicians seeking votesto empty promises made by politicians seeking votes, meaning to make void or empty of contents
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