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
swearer
noun
: oath, swear word
Synonyms
Examples of swear in a Sentence
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?
Recent Examples on the Web
Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
In reviews, some customers swear by their arch support and more spacious calf shaft, which helps keep things nice and cool while working outside.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Set during the waning days of the Han dynasty, which fell in 220 C.E., three men swear brotherhood to each other and commit to the shared goal of protecting the empire from rebels.
—Rhaina Cohen, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
From there, Fox swore off dyes in her textile work.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
At the start of the day, seven jurors had been sworn onto the jury, with five more and about six alternates still needed.
—Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2024
The supplements: magnesium and melatonin Melatonin, a hormone that helps to regulate your circadian rhythms, and magnesium, a mineral naturally found in lots of foods that can help promote relaxation, are both available as OTC supplements, and plenty of people swear by them to help with sleep.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 19 Apr. 2024
The investigators will not be sworn officers and will not have power to arrest or detain people or write citations, Chickoree said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Even now, Conley swears his preseason comments were a product of the former.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2024
Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 27 Feb. 2024
Chicago was one of three cities to come in fourth place, with an average of 17 daily swears.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2023
Inland Istria While first-time visitors to Istria, easily one of the best places to visit in Croatia, make a beeline for the coast, those in the know swear by the peninsula's green interior.
—Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
Podiatrists recommend them, travelers love them, and even nurses on TikTok swear by them.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2023
Business professionals and lawyers who have experience using a Standing Neutral swear by their effectiveness.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Skincare influencers on social media platforms like TikTok swear by the brand, which has helped to propel it to cult popularity since 2020.
—Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
The exfiltration supports a double extortion model that requires a payment not just for a decryption key but also for a pinky swear that criminals won’t make the data public.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 7 Apr. 2022
While first-time visitors to Istria make a beeline for the coast, those in the know swear by the peninsula's green interior.
—Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2021
Verb
Shoppers swear by this tiered maxi dress for all occasions, from weddings to dinner dates.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
In reviews, some customers swear by their arch support and more spacious calf shaft, which helps keep things nice and cool while working outside.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Set during the waning days of the Han dynasty, which fell in 220 C.E., three men swear brotherhood to each other and commit to the shared goal of protecting the empire from rebels.
—Rhaina Cohen, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
From there, Fox swore off dyes in her textile work.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
At the start of the day, seven jurors had been sworn onto the jury, with five more and about six alternates still needed.
—Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2024
The supplements: magnesium and melatonin Melatonin, a hormone that helps to regulate your circadian rhythms, and magnesium, a mineral naturally found in lots of foods that can help promote relaxation, are both available as OTC supplements, and plenty of people swear by them to help with sleep.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 19 Apr. 2024
The investigators will not be sworn officers and will not have power to arrest or detain people or write citations, Chickoree said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Even now, Conley swears his preseason comments were a product of the former.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2024
Noun
July Carry-On Pro, $325 Mystery Ranch Our editor in chief swears by this handsome 45 L Mystery Ranch Mission Rover for many reasons.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 27 Feb. 2024
Chicago was one of three cities to come in fourth place, with an average of 17 daily swears.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2023
Inland Istria While first-time visitors to Istria, easily one of the best places to visit in Croatia, make a beeline for the coast, those in the know swear by the peninsula's green interior.
—Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
Podiatrists recommend them, travelers love them, and even nurses on TikTok swear by them.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2023
Business professionals and lawyers who have experience using a Standing Neutral swear by their effectiveness.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Skincare influencers on social media platforms like TikTok swear by the brand, which has helped to propel it to cult popularity since 2020.
—Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
The exfiltration supports a double extortion model that requires a payment not just for a decryption key but also for a pinky swear that criminals won’t make the data public.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 7 Apr. 2022
While first-time visitors to Istria make a beeline for the coast, those in the know swear by the peninsula's green interior.
—Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2021
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