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keep one's word

to uphold one's promise; to do as one says. (The opposite of break one's word.) I told her I'd be there to pick her up, and I intend to keep my word. Keeping one's word is necessary in the legal profession.

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keep your word

to do what you promise to do He is someone who keeps his word - you can rely on that.

Opposite of: break your word

See also: keep, word