to promise→ to promiseEnglish word meaning
"to promise" is a A2-level English word meaning "to promise". Below you can find 11 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real English conversations.
11 stories
Example Sentences

Apologizing for Being Late
Tom promises to be on time next time.
Tom promises to be on time next time.

Lost in the Supermarket
'I will, Mom. I promise,' Tim says.
'I will, Mom. I promise,' Tim says.

Asking for Permission
'Thanks, I'll give it back after class,' Maria promises.
'Thanks, I'll give it back after class,' Maria promises.

Old Friend Reunion
'Let's never lose contact again,' Anna said.
'Let's never lose contact again,' Anna said.

The Apology
She promised it would never happen again.
She promised it would never happen again.

Around the World in 80 Days
He promised to return to London in exactly 80 days.
He promised to return to London in exactly 80 days.

Reconnecting with an Old Friend
They had promised to stay in touch, but life got busy.
They had promised to stay in touch, but life got busy.

Open Mic Night
Lily promised to stay by her side the whole time.
Lily promised to stay by her side the whole time.

Long Distance Friendship
'Promise me we will video call every week,' Emma said.
'Promise me we will video call every week,' Emma said.

Missing the Deadline
The person on the other end apologized and promised to send the data immediately.
The person on the other end apologized and promised to send the data immediately.

Building Trust
Sophie promised to keep this information private.
Sophie promised to keep this information private.
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