swear

1 of 2

verb

ˈswer

swore ˈswȯr How to pronounce swear (audio)

; sworn ˈswȯrn How to pronounce swear (audio)

; swearing

transitive verb

: to utter or take solemnly (an oath)

: to assert as true or promise under oath

a sworn affidavit

swore to uphold the Constitution

: to assert or promise emphatically or earnestly

swore he'd study harder next time

: to put to an oath : administer an oath to

: to bind by an oath

swore them to secrecy

obsolete : to invoke the name of (a sacred being) in an oath

: to bring into a specified state by swearing

swore his life away

intransitive verb

: to take an oath

: to use profane or obscene language : curse

swearer noun

swear

2 of 2

noun

: oath, swear word

Example Sentences

Verb He swore revenge on the killers. I swear to God, I'll kill him if he comes back. Don't swear in front of the children. I do solemnly swear to tell the whole truth. Noun I heard him say a swear. can't you express your frustration without using swears? See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale is stocked with hundreds of our favorite hair- and skin-care products, from skin-clearing pads and eye cream to the foundation Glamour editors swear by.

Deanna Pai, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2022 The mood was light; the next day, a new government would swear allegiance to its own country for the first time.

Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 27 July 2022 Shoot, though, some consumers swear that a recession is already here, which seems a stretch when the U.S. jobless rate was 3.6% in May for the third month in a row.

Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2022 On the other hand, some Tesla users swear by the system.

Eliron Ekstein, Forbes, 26 May 2022 From there, Kim had a mission to bring the best skin-care technology that Korean celebrities swear by for clear, glowing complexions to at-home skin-care routines.

Devon Abelman, Allure, 18 Aug. 2022 Nearly 14,000 Amazon reviewers swear by this $4 shampoo for extending their time between washes.

Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2022 Thousands of travelers swear by this hack for a reason.

Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Though fidgets are often recommended for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety or who just need a little extra help self-soothing, there are many adults who swear by them as well.

Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022

Noun

The musical premiered to some critical acclaim, but also a significant amount of pushback due to its use of swear words, nudity, drugs and anti-military sentiment.

Sasha Urban, Variety, 22 June 2022 Professional chefs and amateurs cooks the world over swear on their Le Creuset casserole pots, the staple of many a kitchen.

Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 7 June 2021 What’s the latest and possibly final word on a controversial proposal to convert a hunting valley mansion designed by the van swear engines into [00:15:00] condos.

Laura Johnston, cleveland, 1 Mar. 2022 For Alex Sharp, a librarian who lives in McMinn County, the board's fixation on a handful of swear words misses the broader lessons students should learn while studying the Holocaust and other painful moments in history.

Arkansas Online, 13 Feb. 2022 As David Corn of Mother Jones reports, the McMinn County school board deemed Maus inappropriate for 13-year-olds based in part on its inclusion of swear words and drawings of nude figures.

Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Feb. 2022 Although many swear by this extreme method of linen cleaning, Sammy Wang, a senior fabric-care scientist at Procter & Gamble, is more cautious.

Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2021 Given that the nuclear deal or anything like it has zero chance of attracting the two-thirds majority of senators necessary for treaty ratification, the most Tehran can get out of the negotiating process is a Biden pinky-swear.

Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2021 Brief violence, and some swear words and racial slurs.

New York Times, 18 Nov. 2021 See More

单词	swear
释义	swear 1 of 2 verb ˈswer swore ˈswȯr ; sworn ˈswȯrn ; swearing transitive verb 1 : to utter or take solemnly (an oath) 2 a : to assert as true or promise under oath a sworn affidavit swore to uphold the Constitution b : to assert or promise emphatically or earnestly swore he'd study harder next time 3 a : to put to an oath : administer an oath to b : to bind by an oath swore them to secrecy 4 obsolete : to invoke the name of (a sacred being) in an oath 5 : to bring into a specified state by swearing swore his life away intransitive verb 1 : to take an oath 2 : to use profane or obscene language : curse swearer noun swear 2 of 2 noun : oath, swear word Phrases swear by : to place great confidence in swears by his mechanic swear for : to give assurance for : guarantee swear off : to vow to abstain from : renounce swear off smoking Synonyms Verb blaspheme curse cuss Noun curse cuss cussword dirty word expletive four-letter word obscenity profanity swearword vulgarism See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He swore revenge on the killers. I swear to God, I'll kill him if he comes back. Don't swear in front of the children. I do solemnly swear to tell the whole truth. Noun I heard him say a swear. can't you express your frustration without using swears? See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale is stocked with hundreds of our favorite hair- and skin-care products, from skin-clearing pads and eye cream to the foundation Glamour editors swear by. Deanna Pai, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2022 The mood was light; the next day, a new government would swear allegiance to its own country for the first time. Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 27 July 2022 Shoot, though, some consumers swear that a recession is already here, which seems a stretch when the U.S. jobless rate was 3.6% in May for the third month in a row. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2022 On the other hand, some Tesla users swear by the system. Eliron Ekstein, Forbes, 26 May 2022 From there, Kim had a mission to bring the best skin-care technology that Korean celebrities swear by for clear, glowing complexions to at-home skin-care routines. Devon Abelman, Allure, 18 Aug. 2022 Nearly 14,000 Amazon reviewers swear by this $4 shampoo for extending their time between washes. Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2022 Thousands of travelers swear by this hack for a reason. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Though fidgets are often recommended for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety or who just need a little extra help self-soothing, there are many adults who swear by them as well. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Noun The musical premiered to some critical acclaim, but also a significant amount of pushback due to its use of swear words, nudity, drugs and anti-military sentiment. Sasha Urban, Variety, 22 June 2022 Professional chefs and amateurs cooks the world over swear on their Le Creuset casserole pots, the staple of many a kitchen. Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 7 June 2021 What’s the latest and possibly final word on a controversial proposal to convert a hunting valley mansion designed by the van swear engines into [00:15:00] condos. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 1 Mar. 2022 For Alex Sharp, a librarian who lives in McMinn County, the board's fixation on a handful of swear words misses the broader lessons students should learn while studying the Holocaust and other painful moments in history. Arkansas Online, 13 Feb. 2022 As David Corn of Mother Jones reports, the McMinn County school board deemed Maus inappropriate for 13-year-olds based in part on its inclusion of swear words and drawings of nude figures. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Feb. 2022 Although many swear by this extreme method of linen cleaning, Sammy Wang, a senior fabric-care scientist at Procter & Gamble, is more cautious. Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2021 Given that the nuclear deal or anything like it has zero chance of attracting the two-thirds majority of senators necessary for treaty ratification, the most Tehran can get out of the negotiating process is a Biden pinky-swear. Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2021 Brief violence, and some swear words and racial slurs. New York Times, 18 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English sweren, from Old English swerian; akin to Old High German swerien to swear and perhaps to Old Church Slavonic svarŭ quarrel First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing swear not swear to it I swear swear blind swear by swear on the Bible swear in swear (someone) to secrecy swear to secrecy swear on one's mother's grave swear (someone) to secrecy/silence swear up and down swear word you would swear swear out swear off swear for See More not swear to it I swear swear blind swear by swear on the Bible swear in swear (someone) to secrecy swear to secrecy swear on one's mother's grave swear (someone) to secrecy/silence swear up and down swear word you would swear swear out swear off swear for See More Kids Definition swear verb ˈswer swore ˈswȯr ; sworn ˈswȯrn ; swearing 1 : to use bad or vulgar language : curse 2 : to make a statement or promise with sincerity or under oath : vow I swear to tell the truth. 3 : to give an oath to The witness was sworn. 4 : to bind by an oath He swore them to secrecy. 5 : to be or feel certain I swear I saw it a minute ago. Legal Definition swear verb swore; sworn; swearing transitive verb 1 : to utter or take solemnly swear an oath 2 a : to assert as true or promise under oath a sworn affidavit b : to assert or promise emphatically or earnestly swore to uphold the constitution 3 a : to put to an oath b : to bind by an oath intransitive verb : to take an oath History and Etymology for swear Old English swerian swear 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to curse to use offensive or indecent language no one is allowed to swear in this house Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance curse cuss blaspheme damn rail rant imprecate revile fulminate anathematize execrate confound 2 as in to vow to make a solemn declaration of intent swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth Synonyms & Similar Words vow promise pledge insist agree covenant ensure guarantee give one's word troth declare affirm assent consent accede undertake avow aver assert affiance betroth plight contract engage avouch warrant 3 as in to testify to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence Synonyms & Similar Words testify attest verify witness vow promise bear witness depose vouch swear 2 of 2 noun as in curse a disrespectful or indecent word or expression can't you express your frustration without using swears? Synonyms & Similar Words curse cuss swearword expletive profanity cussword language dirty word obscenity vulgarism epithet name oath four-letter word imprecation bawdry scurrility malediction execration
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