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promising
[ prom-uh-sing ]
adjective
- giving favorable promise; likely to turn out well:
a promising young man; a promising situation.
Synonyms:
promising
/ ˈɒɪɪŋ /
adjective
- showing promise of favourable development or future success
Derived Forms
- ˈdzԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- dzi·Բ· adverb
- dzi·Բ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of promising1
Example Sentences
After promising during confirmation hearings that he would not alter the U.S. childhood vaccinations schedule, Kennedy told HHS employees in February that he plans to investigate childhood immunizations.
One promising solution is to authorize the more widely available Speech-Language Pathologists — who number 180,800 in the U.S. — to conduct autism evaluations.
But the arrest of opposition politicians has continued, despite Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa promising earlier this month that the authorities would ensure security and fairness in the polls.
Some live-streaming companies pressure young women to take out loans for surgery, promising a shot at influencer fame.
Mark Carney's Liberals are promising to make Canada a global superpower in both conventional and green energy.
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