Collocations for promise - noun
1. statement that you will do sth
ADJ.
big
He makes all kinds of big promises he has little intention of keeping.
He makes all kinds of big promises he has little intention of keeping.
rash | broken, unfulfilled | empty, false, hollow | vague | binding, firm | campaign, election, pre-election
VERB + PROMISE
give sb, make (sb)
You gave me your promise I could use the car tonight. | I''ll consider it, but I make no promises.
You gave me your promise I could use the car tonight. | I''ll consider it, but I make no promises.
fulfil, honour, keep | break, go back on | extract
We extracted a promise from them that they would repay the money by May.
We extracted a promise from them that they would repay the money by May.
hold sb to
The Opposition is determined to hold the government to its election promises.
The Opposition is determined to hold the government to its election promises.
PREP.
~ about
They''ve made all sorts of promises about reforming the health system.
They''ve made all sorts of promises about reforming the health system.
~ of
promises of support
promises of support
2. signs that sb/sth will be successful
ADJ.
considerable, great, real
This new venture holds great promise for the future.
This new venture holds great promise for the future.
early, youthful
VERB + PROMISE
hold, show | fulfil, live up to
His career failed to fulfil its early promise.
His career failed to fulfil its early promise.
PREP.
of ~
a pianist of promise
a pianist of promise
~ as
She showed great promise as a runner.
She showed great promise as a runner.
PHRASES
full of promise
The year began so full of promise, and ended in disappointment.
The year began so full of promise, and ended in disappointment.