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giving one's word

giving one's word is the present participle and gerund of give one's word.

Meaning of give one's word

Verb

give one's word (third-person singular simple present gives one's word, present participle giving one's word, simple past gave one's word, past participle given one's word)

  1. To promise.

Questions about giving one's word

What is giving one's word the present participle and gerund of?
Giving one's word is the present participle and gerund of give one's word.

Words near giving one's word in the dictionary

  1. giving one's best
  2. giving one's head a shake
  3. giving one's left nut
  4. giving one's notice
  5. giving one's right arm
  6. giving one's word
  7. giving oneself airs
  8. giving out
  9. giving over
  10. giving pause
  11. giving paw

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