Grammar fix
give someone your word
give your word
To make a serious promise that someone can trust.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I gave my daughter my word that I would be there for her graduation.
I gave my best friend my word that I would help her practise for the interview, so we met every evening that week.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I gave him a word that I would help.
Say: I gave him my word that I would help.
The fixed expression is 'give someone your word', usually with 'your' or another possessive.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Say you will definitely do something
How emphaticPromiseSolemn assurance
make a promiseCommit to doing something or reassure someone it will happen.
give someone your wordYou're here · Emphasize that someone can trust your personal commitment.
swear to someone that ...The strongest everyday way to promise; often just 'I swear I'll...'. Stronger and more emotional than 'give someone your word'.