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Word I Give Make Sincere Promise Adult Gave

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If you give your w___, you make a sincere promise to someone.If you give your word, you make a sincere promise to someone.
...an adult who gave his word the boy would be supervised.
He simply cannot be trusted to keep his word.
word word
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noun
A word is a single unit of language that can be represented in writing or speech. In English, a word has a space on either side of it when it is written.
The words stood out clearly on the page.
The word 'ginseng' comes from the Chinese word 'Shen-seng'.
...swear words.
Do you enjoy word puzzles?
Someone's words are what they say or write.
I was devastated when her words came true.
The words of the young woman doctor echoed in his ears.
Allied military leaders have said they want actions, not words.
The words of a song consist of the text that is sung, in contrast to the music that is played.
Can you hear the words on the album?
If you have a word with someone, you have a short conversation with them.
I think it's time you had a word with him.
James, could I have a quiet word?
It's the detective-sergeant. He wants a word.
If you offer someone a word of something such as warning, advice, or praise, you warn, advise, or praise them.
A word of warning. Don't stick too precisely to what it says in the book.
May I also say a word of thanks to all the people who sent letters.
If you say that someone does not hear, understand, or say a word, you are emphasizing that they hear, understand, or say nothing at all.
I can't understand a word she says.
I bet he doesn't remember a single word.
Not a word was spoken.
If there is word of something, people receive news or information about it.
There is no word from the authorities on the reported attack.
Word has been spreading fast of the incidents on the streets.
Both men sent word that they had retired for the evening.
If you give your word, you make a sincere promise to someone.
...an adult who gave his word the boy would be supervised.
He simply cannot be trusted to keep his word.
If someone gives the word to do something, they give an order to do it.
I want nothing said about this until I give the word.
verb
combining form
To word something in a particular way means to choose or use particular words to express it.
If I had written the letter, I might have worded it differently.
...a strongly-worded statement.
...a carefully-worded speech.
inflections wordswordingwordedgo-ahead-worded
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