give (someone) (one's) word

To make a serious promise, assurance, or vow (to someone). I give you my word that I will do everything in my power to have this matter resolved by next week. You gave your word that you'd be there, so don't even think about backing out now.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Alva (2)	AL-və	English
Agapetos	-	Ancient Greek
Quidel	-	Native American, Mapuche
Juro (2)	joo:-ṙo:	Japanese
Halcyon	-	Various
Merob	-	Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek