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promise

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Số nhiều: promisesQuá khứ: promisedPhân từ 2: promisedV-ing: promising

A promise carries a weight of moral or legal obligation that separates it from a mere prediction or a casual suggestion. It creates a binding psychological contract between the speaker and the listener, where the failure to deliver results in a loss of trust or a sense of betrayal. When used to describe potential, the word shifts from a contract to a spark of hope. In this sense, it describes an innate quality of excellence that has not yet fully bloomed, often used by mentors or scouts when identifying talent in a novice.

Countable when referring to a specific vow or agreement (three promises). Uncountable when referring to the quality of potential (she has much promise).

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

A declaration that one will definitely do or not do something.

"He made a promise to return the money by Friday."

Danh từ

Indication of future success or potential.

"The young pianist shows great promise."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To give a formal assurance that one will do something.

"I promise to call you as soon as I land."

Nội động từ

To give one's word of honor.

"He promised he would be on time."

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