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Promise

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/

Significato di Promise

to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen

In simple words: A commitment to do something or not do something.

Promise in una frase

• I promise to help you with your homework.
• She promised her friend that she would come to the party.
• He made a promise to always be honest.
• They broke their promise about meeting us at six.
• I promise I will call you tomorrow.

Come usare Promise

Use 'promise' when you want to express a vow or assurance. Common in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal legal documents.

Grammar pattern

promise + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'promise' as a 'pro-miss' — someone saying they'll not miss what they committed to.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Promise

• faithfully
• solemnly
• initially
• can
• cannot
• seem to
• to
• as promised
• I can’t promise anything

Synonyms for Promise

• commitment
• assurance
• guarantee
• pledge
• vow

Opposites of Promise

• lie
• break
• betray

Common mistakes with Promise

• Confusing 'promise' with 'vow' or 'pledge' in terms of strength.
• Using 'promise' without an object (e.g., 'I promise' should specify what).
• Misusing in the past tense (e.g., 'I promised' without a follow-up).

Domande frequenti su Promise

Cosa significa Promise?

A commitment to do something or not do something.

Cosa significa Promise in italiano?

A commitment to do something or not do something.

Qual è la definizione di Promise?

to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen

Come si usa Promise in una frase?

I promise to help you with your homework.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Promise?

She promised her friend that she would come to the party.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Promise?

Alcune alternative comuni sono commitment, assurance, guarantee, pledge, vow.

Qual è il contrario di Promise?

Significati opposti includono lie, break, betray.

Quali parole si abbinano a Promise?

Si abbina spesso a faithfully, solemnly, initially, can, cannot, seem to, to, as promised, I can’t promise anything.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Promise?

Confusing 'promise' with 'vow' or 'pledge' in terms of strength. Using 'promise' without an object (e.g., 'I promise' should specify what). Misusing in the past tense (e.g., 'I promised' without a follow-up).

Come si pronuncia Promise?

US: /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Promise?

Use 'promise' when you want to express a vow or assurance. Common in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal legal documents.

Che livello CEFR ha Promise?

"Promise" è al livello A2 della scala CEFR.