swear
Pronunciation: [swɛr]
Word
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.
Example
His lack of a swear made me doubt his intentions.
Example
Do you think his swear was sincere?
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