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UK//ˈprɒmɪs miː ðɪs//US//ˈprɑːmɪs mi ðɪs//

Meaning of Promise me this

To assure someone about a specific commitment or guarantee.

In simple words: Ask someone to assure you about something.

Promise me this in a sentence

  • Promise me this: you will always be honest with me.
  • When he said, 'Promise me this', I knew it was vital.
  • Promise me this will not happen again.
  • She looked at him and said, 'Promise me this won't change anything.'
  • Before leaving, he turned and asked, 'Promise me this, alright?'

How to use Promise me this

Used when requesting assurance. It's appropriate in serious contexts but can feel too formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

promise + object + clause

Memory hint

Imagine a friend promising you something important like a secret.

Related words

Collocations with Promise me this

  • promise me this will happen
  • promise me this is true
  • promise me this won't change

Synonyms for Promise me this

  • assure me this
  • guarantee this
  • commit to this

Common mistakes with Promise me this

  • Omitting 'me' and just saying 'Promise this'.
  • Using with an incorrect verb tense.
  • Misunderstanding the difference between 'promise' and 'tell'.

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Frequently asked questions about Promise me this

What does Promise me this mean?

Ask someone to assure you about something.

What is the definition of Promise me this?

To assure someone about a specific commitment or guarantee.

How do you use Promise me this in a sentence?

Promise me this: you will always be honest with me.

Can you give another example of Promise me this?

When he said, 'Promise me this', I knew it was vital.

What are synonyms for Promise me this?

Common alternatives include assure me this, guarantee this, commit to this.

What words go with Promise me this?

It commonly pairs with promise me this will happen, promise me this is true, promise me this won't change.

What are common mistakes when using Promise me this?

Omitting 'me' and just saying 'Promise this'. Using with an incorrect verb tense. Misunderstanding the difference between 'promise' and 'tell'.

How do you pronounce Promise me this?

US: //ˈprɑːmɪs mi ðɪs//, UK: //ˈprɒmɪs miː ðɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Promise me this?

Used when requesting assurance. It's appropriate in serious contexts but can feel too formal in casual conversations.