What does give you my word mean?

[Meano]

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #14 "Word of Mouth", question 1

I give you my word it will never happen again.

(a) say
(b) speak
(c) promise
(d) agree

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #14 "Word of Mouth", answer 1

I promise it will never happen again.

Correct answer: (c) promise
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what does give you my word means?

[Alan]

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Hi Meano,

What does 'give you my word' mean? This is another way of saying: I promise/I promise you.

Alan
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