1. Promise
Eisenhower kept his promise.
He was a writer who had never lived up to the promise of his first novel.
A promise given under a threat is worthless.
Tom agreed to marry that man's daughter with the promise that he'd inherit the man's business.
They promise us the moon, but I suspect we can wait for the fulfillment of those promises till hell freezes over.
I realized one month had passed without my making good my promise.
There are conditions under which breaking a promise or telling a lie are acceptable.
I congratulate him and Governor Palin for all they have achieved, and I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.
There is no dream of man which atomic power does not promise a chance to attain.
The whole county is favoring critical budget revisions which promise to protect education.
(help) Sarah always promises ... me in the kitchen but she never does.
The promise of permanent employment is almost non-existent today.
You promised me: "we will finish English early."
It was noticed after more than a month that that promise had not been carried out.
2. appointment
Any student who wishes to review his grades may make an appointment with the college dean.
To tell the truth, I had forgotten all about our appointment.
make an appointment
This is to confirm the appointment we made to meet at your office at 10:00 am on Monday, February 27th.
We were all surprised at the appointment of Mr Brown as director.
Of course I apologised, saying that the first appointment had priority.
If you can't come on the day of your appointment, be sure to let us know by the previous day.
With regard to our appointment on February 27, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to keep it because my business trip schedule has been changed.
First thing today there's an appointment for a portrait ... what do you say? Will you try doing it as a test?
Jane's parents were pleased about her appointment as a teacher at the school.
I would greatly appreciate it if we could change our appointment to 3:00 pm on March 6.
He has so many calls on his time, it is very difficult to make an appointment to see him.
a doctor's/dental appointment. // I made an appointment with my hairdresser for next Monday.
An agreement shall not be concluded for employees employed by nomination and appointment.
Got an appointment with the boys, haven’t I? Fadi and Harry - we’re all playing football this evening. Bye!