Significado
To make a solemn declaration that you will do something.
Contexto cultural
Promises are often seen as individual commitments. Promises are often seen as group-oriented or social obligations. Promises are often reinforced with religious or social oaths.
Don't over-promise
Only make a promise if you are sure you can do it.
Significado
To make a solemn declaration that you will do something.
Don't over-promise
Only make a promise if you are sure you can do it.
Teste-se
Which verb goes with 'a promise'?
I ____ a promise to help him.
The correct collocation is 'make a promise'.
Fill in the blank.
She ____ a promise to be home by 9 PM.
Past tense of 'make' is 'made'.
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
2 exerciciosI ____ a promise to help him.
The correct collocation is 'make a promise'.
She ____ a promise to be home by 9 PM.
Past tense of 'make' is 'made'.
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Perguntas frequentes
1 perguntasNo, always use 'make'.
Frases relacionadas
Keep a promise
specialized formTo do what you said you would.
Break a promise
specialized formTo fail to do what you said.
Give your word
similarTo promise solemnly.
