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UK//aɪ ɡɪv jʊ maɪ wɜːd//US//aɪ ɡɪv jʊ maɪ wɜrd//

Meaning of I give you my word

To make a promise or assurance to someone.

In simple words: I promise or assure you something.

I give you my word in a sentence

  • I give you my word that I will finish the project on time.
  • If I say it, I give you my word it's true.
  • You can trust me; I give you my word.
  • When I make a promise, I give you my word.
  • He said, 'I give you my word' before leaving town.

How to use I give you my word

Use when you want to make a sincere promise. It can be informal in casual contexts but appropriate in serious situations too.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of giving a gift - your word is a promise you give to someone.

Related words

Collocations with I give you my word

  • give you my word
  • keep my word
  • my word is my bond
  • words of assurance
  • promise my word

Synonyms for I give you my word

Common mistakes with I give you my word

  • Confused with 'I'll give you my word' - not always necessary to use 'I'll'.
  • Thinking it only means a literal word rather than a promise.
  • Using it in overly formal contexts where simpler phrases are better.

Compare I give you my word with Promise, Assure, Vow, Swear, Pledge

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Frequently asked questions about I give you my word

What does I give you my word mean?

I promise or assure you something.

What is the definition of I give you my word?

To make a promise or assurance to someone.

How do you use I give you my word in a sentence?

I give you my word that I will finish the project on time.

Can you give another example of I give you my word?

If I say it, I give you my word it's true.

What are synonyms for I give you my word?

Common alternatives include promise, assure, vow, swear, pledge.

What words go with I give you my word?

It commonly pairs with give you my word, keep my word, my word is my bond, words of assurance, promise my word.

What are common mistakes when using I give you my word?

Confused with 'I'll give you my word' - not always necessary to use 'I'll'. Thinking it only means a literal word rather than a promise. Using it in overly formal contexts where simpler phrases are better.

How do you pronounce I give you my word?

US: //aɪ ɡɪv jʊ maɪ wɜrd//, UK: //aɪ ɡɪv jʊ maɪ wɜːd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I give you my word?

Use when you want to make a sincere promise. It can be informal in casual contexts but appropriate in serious situations too.