Promise (You and Me) definition

(1) Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

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

(2) A verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

(3) Make a promise or commitment

(4) Promise to undertake or give

"I promise you my best effort"

(5) Make a prediction about; tell in advance

"Call the outcome of an election"

(6) Give grounds for expectations

"The new results were promising"

"The results promised fame and glory"