swear

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Swear Definition & Meaning

1. To make a solemn promise or vow.

Example: I swear to always be there for you, no matter what.

2. To use offensive language or profanity.

Example: He tends to swear when he's angry.

3. To affirm or declare something as true.

Example: I swear i didn't steal your wallet.

4. To take an oath in a legal or religious context.

Example: Witnesses in court are required to swear to tell the truth.

5. To curse or invoke a deity or sacred object as a way of expressing strong emotion.

Example: She swore under her breath when she realized she had missed her flight.

Examples of the word swear used in sentences.

  • He had to swear an oath of allegiance before being allowed to join the military.
  • I swear I didn't take your candy, it's still in the jar.
  • Please don't swear in front of the children, it's not appropriate.
  • My sister swears that she can speak three languages fluently.
  • I swear I will never forget this amazing vacation with my family.
  • I don't swear often, but that driver really frustrated me.
  • She made me swear to keep her secret safe.
  • I swear I saw a ghost in the old abandoned house.
  • I swear by this new recipe, it's the best lasagna I've ever made.
  • Please don't swear in front of the children.
  • I swear I didn't take anything from your bag, I have my own belongings.
  • No matter what she says, I swear I saw him leaving the building with her.
  • It's better not to swear in front of children, as they might pick up bad language.
  • I swear I will never forget this amazing trip we had together.
  • She was so angry with him that she started to swear and insult him.
  • With his hand on the Bible, he took an oath to swear that he would tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
  • The old sailor would swear by his lucky charm, saying that it had kept him safe in many a stormy sea.
  • She knew she shouldn't swear in front of her parents, but the heat of the moment made her forget.
  • After watching the movie, she couldn't help but swear that it was the best one she had ever seen.
  • He had promised not to swear during the meeting, but his frustration got the better of him.
  • I swear by this new skincare routine - it has done wonders for my complexion.
  • I cannot swear to the accuracy of these statistics, as the source seems dubious at best.
  • As a parent, I refuse to swear in front of my children as I believe it sets a bad example.
  • After a long day at work, I could swear I saw my bed calling out to me.
  • Despite his calm exterior, I could tell that he was starting to crack as he began to swear under his breath.
  • "He was so angry, he started to swear viciously at the other driver on the road."
  • "I swear I saw a ghostly figure in the attic last night!"
  • "I swear by my integrity that I have never stolen anything from the company."
  • "She would always swear by her grandmother's old remedies for any ailment."
  • "I will never swear in front of my children, it sets a bad example."
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