promise (EN)

noun, verb

noun “promise”

1. a declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a commitment
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   She gave her friend a promise to keep the secret safe.
2. high likelihood of future success or improvement; hope
   Despite his young age, his skill with the violin showed great promise.
3. in computing, an object that represents a future result or outcome of an operation
   Once the data is fetched, the promise will resolve with the information we need.

verb “promise”

1. to assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; to make a commitment
   She promised to take care of her little brother while their parents were out.
2. to indicate that a particular event or condition is likely to happen
   The blooming flowers in the garden promise a beautiful spring season.