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promise
promise
Meaning of promise
English
to say that you will do something in the future
中文
给予保证，表示一定会做某事
Pronunciation
British English
/ˈprɒmɪs/
American English
/ˈprɑmɪs/
promise with Chinese translation
promise usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
I promise I'll be back on time.
我承诺会准时回来。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
She promised to help me cook.
她承诺帮我做饭。
promise synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between promise, assure, guarantee, swear, and vow
ENShe assured him that the train would arrive on time.
ENThe company guarantees a full refund if you're not satisfied.
Advanced: broader words
S
🇬🇧English
swear
Promise very seriously, often emotionally.
often
ENI swear I didn't take your phone.
V
🇬🇧English
vow
Make a solemn promise; formal.
rare word
ENThey vowed to love each other forever.
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Questions about this word
What does promise mean?
to say that you will do something in the future
How do you pronounce promise?
promise is pronounced [ˈprɒmɪs].
How is promise used in a sentence?
我承诺会准时回来。 Translation: I promise I'll be back on time.
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