make a promise

phrase

: to tell someone that one will definitely do something in the future : to promise
He made a promise to help her.
I have to help her. I made a promise.

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Environmentalists also want to see Dallas City Council members speak about this issue and make a promise to the public that the bird-friendly glass will not be removed from the building’s design over time. — Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 Rule-of-law societies make a promise to their citizens that everyone will be equal under the law and everyone is entitled to basic human rights, but obviously people do not always receive those rights in practice. — John Werner, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Move a little each day and make a promise to yourself to prioritize it—there is always time for a quick walk. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2023 No matter what the months ahead may bring, make a promise to yourself to lead with love, and walk boldly into the new year. — Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 5 Dec. 2022 Their wedding was all about love, according to both newlyweds, and Vinaite was most excited to make a promise to Voltaggio. — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2022 The company didn't make a promise on delivery time but is aiming for under 60 minutes. — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022 On Thursday, his second day on the job, Jaklich stopped by Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to start building bridges by being formally introduced to news media and to make a promise to some of his youngest students. — Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2021

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“Make a promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20promise. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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