Definition of "Promise" :

noun: grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

"There is little or no promise that he will recover."

noun: a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

verb: make a promise or commitment

verb: promise to undertake or give

"I promise you my best effort."

verb: make a prediction about; tell in advance

verb: give grounds for expectations

"The results promised fame and glory."