promise 2. v. 1) обещать; I've promised the next dance to Jim.
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promise 2. v. 2) coll. уверять; I promise you - уверяю вас
promise 2. v.
promise 2. v. 3) подавать надежды, сулить, предвещать; From what little I've seen of your book so far, I would say that it promises well. Syn: see assure