noun
plural -ises
[count] :a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future
[noncount] :an indication of future success or improvement
a reason to expect that something will happen in the future - + of; [noncount]
a lick and a promise
verb
-ises; -ised; -ising
to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future [+ obj]
[+ obj] somewhat formal :to make (something) seem likely :to show signs of (something that is likely or expected to happen)
Something that promises to be good, exciting, etc., is expected to be good, exciting, etc.
I (can) promise you
used to emphasize a statement
promise (someone) the stars/moon/earth/world
to promise (someone) that you will do or give something great or wonderful even though it is not possible