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promising

Prononciation : [ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ]

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Contexte : « expectation »

(adjective) when something shows signs that it might be really good or successful in the future. If a person, idea, or project seems likely to do well, we say it is promising.

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The student's writing is very promising; I believe she will be a great author one day.

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Although the project started out promising, it faced many difficulties and did not succeed.

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Do you think this plan is promising enough to invest in?

Contexte : « commitment »

(verb) to make a promise or to say you will do something in the future. This is like telling someone you will definitely help them with something later.

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She is promising to finish her homework by tonight.

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He didn't promise to help us, so we have to find another way.

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What did you promise to do yesterday?

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