anticipate (v)
call (v)
forebode (v)
foretell (v)
predict (v)
prognosticate (v)
promise (v)

Definition: make a prediction about
Example: Call the outcome of an election.

promise (v)

Definition: give grounds for expectations
Example: The new results were promising. The results promised fame and glory.

promise (v)

Definition: promise to undertake or give
Example: I promise you my best effort.

promise (n)
hope (n)

Definition: grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
Example: there is little or no promise that he will recover.

promise (n)

Definition: a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

assure (v)
promise (v)

Definition: make a promise or commitment