give (someone) (one's) word



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.
See also: give, word

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Izanami-Far Eastern Mythology
ChimoCHEE-mo (Spanish)Catalan, Spanish
Durdona-Uzbek
Yesenia-Spanish (Latin American)
Justina[dʒəs'ti:nə]
Ansty['ænsti]