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promising
[ prom-uh-sing ]
adjective
- giving favorable promise; likely to turn out well:
a promising young man; a promising situation.
Synonyms:
promising
/ ˈɒɪɪŋ /
adjective
- showing promise of favourable development or future success
Derived Forms
- ˈdzԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- dzi·Բ· adverb
- dzi·Բ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of promising1
Example Sentences
After spending much of last year promising to immediately lower prices, he and his allies have urged patience and tried to brace the country for short-term economic pain.
London and Kelly have been briefed in advance — there are dossiers — so that when the subject arrives at the “Wardrobe Warehouse,” a room filled with promising togs and accessories awaits them.
And me promising to take care of her.
Another Max Muncy, a promising rookie infielder with the Athletics from Thousand Oaks High, was sent back to triple A a few days ago after batting .176 with one home run in 68 at-bats.
Health has become a defining issue for voters ahead of the nation's election on 3 May, with both of Australia's major parties promising billions of dollars in additional funding.
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