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promises

Pronunciation: [ˈprɒmɪsɪz]

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Learn how to use promises in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “commitment”

(noun) a promise is a commitment to do something or to say that something will happen. It’s like when you tell someone that you will bring them a toy tomorrow. You are making a promise to them.

Example

She kept her promises and gave her friend the toy she promised.

Example

He broke his promise and didn't show up at the party.

Example

What promise did you make to your teacher?

Context: “commitment”

(verb) to promise means to say that you will do something or that something will happen in the future. Like when you tell your friend, ‘I promise to help with your homework,’ you are making a promise.

Example

I promise to finish my homework before dinner.

Example

She didn't promise to come to the game, so we weren't sure if she would.

Example

Will you promise to help me with my project?

How to pronounce promises

Pronunciation: [ˈprɒmɪsɪz]

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