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    swear
    /swɛː/

    verb

    • 1. make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case: "Maria made me swear I would never tell anyone" Similar promisevowpromise under oathsolemnly promise
    • 2. use language of a kind regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech in order to express anger or other strong emotion: "Peter swore under his breath" Similar curseblasphemeutter profanitiesutter oaths

    noun

    • 1. a word regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech; a swear word: informal "Griffin made contact with the coach, which led to him yelling a swear back in his direction"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSWEAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of swear as a verb, with two main uses: to use rude words or to promise something. See how to pronounce swear, synonyms, antonyms, and translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › swearSwear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word swear, from taking an oath to using profane language. See synonyms, examples, phrases, word history, and legal and kids definitions of swear.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › swearSWEAR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    to declare, affirm, attest, etc., by swearing by a deity, some sacred object, etc. to affirm, assert, or say with solemn earnestness. to promise or undertake on oath or in a solemn manner; vow. to testify or state on oath: He swore it on the witness stand.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishswear verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of swear verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › swearSwear - definition of swear by The Free Dictionary

    1. a. To declare or affirm solemnly by invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing: swore on the Bible that he would tell the truth. b. To say or affirm earnestly and with great conviction: I swear that I will pay you back. 2. To promise or pledge with a solemn oath; vow: He swore to do his duty. See Synonyms at promise. 3.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSWEAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and grammar of the verb swear, which can mean to use rude language, to promise seriously, or to declare something as true. See examples, idioms, and related words for swear.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › swearSwear - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you take an oath about something, you swear to it, affirming its truth. Ironically, if you utter an oath, such as a curse word or obscenity, you also swear. Do you swear to put a quarter in this jar for every time you swear?