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swear

Pronunciation: [swɛr]

Word

Learn how to use swear in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “language”

(verb) to say something very strongly, usually to promise something or to make a serious statement. It's like when you promise a friend you will keep their secret and you say it with a lot of feeling.

Example

I swear I will help you with your homework.

Example

I didn't swear to keep that secret; I told them I would think about it.

Example

Did you really swear to help them?

Context: “promise”

(noun) a serious promise or statement that you will do something. It's like giving your word to someone that you really mean what you say.

Example

Her swear to always be honest made everyone trust her.

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His lack of a swear made me doubt his intentions.

Example

Do you think his swear was sincere?

How to pronounce swear

Pronunciation: [swɛr]

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