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# promise
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## Definition
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A promise is a pledge or commitment to do a certain thing. When someone makes a promise, he assures the people he is speaking to that he will truly do what he has said he will do.
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* Promises are an important part of formal agreements such as covenants.
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* A promise is often accompanied by an oath or confirmation that it will be done.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The term "promise" could be translated as, "assure someone that he will do something" or "commit to something."
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* The phrase, "make a careless promise" could be translated as, "hastily promise something without thinking first."
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