English · Word Candidate

promise

/ˈpɹɒmɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: promises · promising · promised

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An oath or affirmation; a vow.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lời thề hoặc tuyên bố chắc chắn

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Noun

Examples

When I make a promise, I always stick to it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A 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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giao dịch giữa hai người trong đó người đầu tiên cam kết thực hiện một dịch vụ hoặc tặng phẩm

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Noun

Examples

He purſued Andrew Houſtoun upon his promiſe, to give him the like Sallary for the next year, and in abſence obtained him to be holden as confeſt and Decerned.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cam kết thực hiện một hành động hoặc kết quả

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Verb

Examples

"You think that I'll take anything." "I know you will, sweet." … "There wasn't going to be any of that. You promised there wouldn't be." "Well, there is now," she said sweetly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đưa ra cơ sở để mong đợi

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Verb

Examples

The clouds promise rain.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “promise” mean?

An oath or affirmation; a vow.

Is “promise” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.