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promising

[ prom-uh-sing ]

adjective

  1. giving favorable promise; likely to turn out well:

    a promising young man; a promising situation.

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promising

/ ˈɒɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. showing promise of favourable development or future success
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzԲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • dzi·Բ· adverb
  • dzi·Բ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of promising1

First recorded in 1505–15; promise + -ing 2
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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.

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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.

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And me promising to take care of her.

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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.

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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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ˌdzˈpromisor