promising

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

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

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

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

(adj) showing possibility of achievement or excellence. Example: "A promising young man."

(adj) full or promise. Synonyms: bright, hopeful. Examples: "Had a bright future in publishing." "The scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career." "A hopeful new singer on broadway."