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- Dictionaryswear/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
- 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
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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to promise or say firmly that you are telling the truth or that you will do something or behave in a particular way: I don't know anything about what happened, I swear (it). [ + (that) ] You might find it difficult to believe, but I swear (that) the guy just came up to me and gave me the money.
- English (US)
SWEAR meaning: 1. to use words that are rude or offensive as...
- Znaczenie Swear, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
SWEAR definicja: 1. to use words that are rude or offensive...
- Swear: Norwegian Translation
swear - translate into Norwegian with the English-Norwegian...
- Swear: Japanese Translation
SWEAR translate: 悪態をつく, 罵詈雑言を浴びせる, （～だと）誓う, 誓約する, ののしる,...
- Swear Turkish Translation
SWEAR translate: küfretmek, sövmek, yemin etmek, and içmek,...
- Swear: Italian Translation
SWEAR translate: imprecare, bestemmiare, dire parolacce,...
- Swear: French Translation
SWEAR translate: jurer, jurer. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Swear: Russian Translation
SWEAR translate: ругаться , клясться , клясться, быть...
- English (US)
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.
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.
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.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb swear, which can express anger, promise, or tell the truth. Find out how to use swear in different contexts, idioms, and phrasal verbs with pictures and examples.
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.
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?
