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promising

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
  2. To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.
  3. The act of making a promise.
  4. Showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion.
  5. Encouraging and inspiring confidence.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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