promise

(noun) a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future.

(noun) grounds for feeling hopeful about the future. Synonyms: hope. Example: "There is little or no promise that he will recover."

(verb) make a promise or commitment. Synonyms: assure.

(verb) promise to undertake or give. Example: "I promise you my best effort."

(verb) make a prediction about; tell in advance. Synonyms: predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate. Example: "Call the outcome of an election."

(verb) give grounds for expectations. Examples: "The new results were promising." "The results promised fame and glory."