Promise
From the English word promise, derived from Latin promissum: "a commitment or assurance".
Meaning and origin
Promise carries the sense of a commitment made or potential yet to be fulfilled.
How to pronounce Promise
| English (US) | PRAH-mis /ˈprɑmɪs/ |
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