What is the meaning of promising?

verb

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

adjective

  • Showing possibility of achievement or excellence.
    • usage: "a promising young man"
  • Full or promise.
    • usage: "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
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