Swear Definition

swâr
swearing, swears, swore, sworn
verb
swearing, swears, swore, sworn
To make a solemn declaration with an appeal to God or to something held sacred for confirmation.
To swear on one's honor.
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To make a solemn promise; vow.
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To declare solemnly in the name of God or of something held sacred.
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To use profane or obscene language; curse.
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To give evidence under oath.
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idiom
swear by
  • to name (something held sacred) in taking an oath
  • to have great faith or confidence in
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swear for
  • to give assurance for; guarantee
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swear in
  • to administer an oath to (a person taking office, a witness in a legal proceeding, etc.)
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swear off
  • to promise to give up, leave off, or renounce
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swear out
  • to obtain (a warrant for someone's arrest) by making a charge under oath
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Other Word Forms of Swear

Noun

Singular:
swear
Plural:
swears

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Origin of Swear

  • Middle English sweren from Old English swerian swer- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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