No. 1,494 in Russian
обещают
"Обещают" means "they promise."
In a sentence
Они обещают приехать утром.
They promise to arrive in the morning.
Here, 'обещают' is used to indicate a promise or commitment made by 'они' (they) regarding their arrival in the morning.
Когда люди обещают, они должны держать слово.
When people promise, they should keep their word.
In this sentence, 'обещают' represents the act of making a promise that is part of general human expectation.
Учёные обещают, что скоро найдут лекарство.
Scientists promise that they will find a cure soon.
'Обещают' here showcases a declaration or assurance given by scientists about a potential development.
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