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promising

/ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ adjective

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  1. Showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion.
    a promising young apprentice
  2. Encouraging and inspiring confidence.

noun

  1. The act of making a promise.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of promise