What is the meaning of promised?

verb

• Make a promise or commitment.
  • synonyms: promise, assure
• Promise to undertake or give.
  • usage: "I promise you my best effort"
  • synonyms: promise
• Make a prediction about; tell in advance.
  • usage: "Call the outcome of an election"
  • synonyms: predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise
• Give grounds for expectations.
  • usage: "The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory"
  • synonyms: promise