Somebody’s word is their bond Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Promise Keeper Indicates someone's consistent commitment to honor their promises. I knew I could count on her—her word is her bond. Pro Tip 2/3Trust Indicator Shows a strong basis for trust in personal and professional relationships. In our business dealings, his word is his bond, and that's everything. Pro Tip 3/3Character Strength Reflects a person's integrity and strong moral principles. When voting, consider if the candidate's word is their bond.