promise
promise
To say that you will do something in the future.
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promise with Russian translation
promise usage examples
Я обещаю позвонить тебе завтра.
I promise to call you tomorrow.
Она пообещала помочь с проектом.
She promised to help with the project.
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promise synonyms
What's the difference between promise / assure / guarantee
To commit to do something in the future; general, neutral commitment.
I promise I'll be there tomorrow.
Я обещаю, что буду там завтра.
To reassure someone or remove doubts; often about confidence or certainty rather than a pledge to act.
She assured him that the train would arrive on time.
Она заверила его, что поезд придёт вовремя.
To promise with strong assurance or backing; often implies certainty, warranty or formal/legal support.
The company guarantees a full refund if you're not satisfied.
Компания гарантирует полный возврат, если вы не довольны.
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How to pronounce promise and what this word means
promise translation: обещать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce promise
/ˈprɒm.ɪs/
promise translation
обещать
promise examples
I promise to call you tomorrow.
promise transcription
/ˈprɒm.ɪs/, /prəˈmɪs/
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promise meaning: what does it mean?
To say that you will do something in the future.
promise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
promise is pronounced as /ˈprɒm.ɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
promise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I promise to call you tomorrow. Translation: Я обещаю позвонить тебе завтра.
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