обещать
promise
To say that you will do something in the future.
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A one‑time or event‑based promise; emphasizes the act of promising.
Colloquial expression meaning 'to promise'; a personal, often heartfelt commitment.
To take on an obligation; sounds more formal and binding.
To assure someone of something, to confirm truth or intent; formal.
To vouch for someone's reliability or truthfulness; to take responsibility.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce обещать and what this word means
обещать means promise. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce обещать
[ɐbʲɪˈɕːatʲ]
обещать translation
promise
обещать examples
I promise to call you tomorrow.
обещать transcription
[ɐbʲɪˈɕːatʲ]
Questions about this word
обещать meaning: what does it mean?
Давать слово сделать что-то в будущем.
обещать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
обещать is pronounced as [ɐbʲɪˈɕːatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
обещать 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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