1.b> (), , ; he's promised to do all he can to help , ; promise me you will not waste your time , ; the government have promised that they'll reduce taxes ; they promised us a reward / ; the officers promise a return to multiparty rule / , ; he reappeared two hours later, as promised , / ;
2.b> (); i> , i> ; the clear sky promises fine weather / ; there are dark clouds overhead promising rain , ; the men's final this afternoon promises to be a very exciting match / ; the debate during the election campaign promises to be lively / , ;
to promise (smb.) the earth / the moon, the world /b> () / ; like most governments in their first term of office they promised the earth , ; I (can) promise youb> .i> ; , ; , ; I can promise you, you'll have a wonderful time / , ; if you don't take my advice, you'll regret it, I promise you / , , ; I promise you, it will work! , !