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promise

/ˈpɹɒmɪs/ /ˈpɹɑmɪs/

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noun

Versprechen, Zusage

An oath or affirmation; a vow

Examples :

"if I make a promise, I always stick to it; he broke his promise"

Wenn ich ein Versprechen gebe, halte ich es immer; er hat sein Versprechen gebrochen.

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noun

Versprechen, Zusage

A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to his use

Examples :

"My promise to help my sister move next weekend is a transaction where I commit to doing a service for her. "

Mein Versprechen, meiner Schwester am nächsten Wochenende beim Umzug zu helfen, ist eine Zusage, bei der ich mich verpflichte, ihr einen Dienst zu erweisen.

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noun

Aussicht, Potenzial

Reason to expect improvement or success; potential

Examples :

"She shows great promise as an actress."

Sie hat großes Potenzial als Schauspielerin.

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noun

Versprechen

A placeholder object representing the eventual result of an asynchronous operation

Examples :

"The promise for my online course grades was fulfilled when I received the email. "

Das Versprechen für meine Online-Kursnoten wurde erfüllt, als ich die E-Mail erhielt.

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noun

Verheißung, Zusage, Versprechen

Bestowal or fulfillment of what is promised

Examples :

"The promise of a raise was a significant motivator for her to stay at the company. "

Das Versprechen einer Gehaltserhöhung war für sie ein wichtiger Anreiz, im Unternehmen zu bleiben.

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verb

Versprechen, zusichern

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

Examples :

"He promised to never return to this town again."

Er versprach, nie wieder in diese Stadt zurückzukehren.

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verb

Verheißen, zusagen

To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.

Examples :

"The clouds promise rain."

Die Wolken verheißen Regen.

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