promise
noun
a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one.
will promise
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future tenseof promise.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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To lure investors, according to the Wall Street Journal, Anthropic will promise that revenue opportunities are above $30 trillion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Andy Burnham will promise to give people "more breathing room" when he gives his first speech as prime minister outside No 10 on Monday.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Cellular carriers will promise a 5G utopia full of doctors performing robotic surgeries while they lie on a hammock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
With these types of scams, fraudsters will promise you high returns on investments, particularly in emerging markets like cryptocurrencies.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025
I will promise never to see her again.
From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner
