What does promettere in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word promettere in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use promettere in Italian.

The word promettere in Italian means promise, promise, promise yourself to, look promising, look good, get engaged, promise the stars and the moon. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word promettere

promise

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (garantire)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ti prometto che ripagherò il mio debito il mese prossimo.
I promise you I shall repay my debt next month.

promise

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (lasciare a intendere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Sparisci o prometto che me la pagherai.
Go away or I promise I'll have you pay me for it.

promise yourself to

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (desueto (fidanzarsi)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Si è promessa in sposa a un uomo molto più giovane.
She has promised herself to a much younger man.

look promising, look good

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Questi bambini educati e silenziosi promettono bene.

get engaged

promise the stars and the moon

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