Keep your promises.

Meaning: This means to show respect for others by being reliable and trustworthy.

Choice of Words: "Keep" is a verb that means to maintain or continue something. "Promises" refers to agreements or commitments that have been made. When you put them together, "Keep your promises" means to fulfill the agreements or commitments that you have made.

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Don't break your word.

Meaning: This means that you should do what you say you will do. It's like saying, Keep your promises and don't lie about what you will do.

Choice of Words: Don't is a negative word that means not to do something. Break means to damage or destroy something. Word means what you say or promise to do. So when you put them together, "Don't break your word" means that you should not go back on your promises.

Be true to your word.

Meaning: This means that you should do what you say you will do. It's like saying, Don't break your promises and keep your word.

Choice of Words: Be is a verb that means to exist or to be something. True means to be honest or accurate. Word means what you say or promise to do. So when you put them together, "Be true to your word" means that you should keep your promises and do what you say you will do.

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