Promise (noun):
* A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
* "She made a promise to visit her grandmother every week."
* "The company's promise of faster service was broken."
* A commitment or pledge to do something or to provide something.
* "The politician made many promises during the election campaign."
* "The new product held the promise of great success."
* Something that gives hope or expectation of something good or positive.
* "The warm spring weather held the promise of a good growing season."
* "The young artist showed great promise."
Promise (verb):
* To make a declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
* "I promise to be back by 10 pm."
* "The government promised to invest in infrastructure."
In general, a promise implies:
* A commitment: Someone is obligated to fulfill the promise.
* Expectation: The person who received the promise expects it to be kept.
* Trust: The promise builds trust between the individuals involved.
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