swear
verb(swear)
to utter or take solemnly (an oath)
swear
verb(swear)
to assert as true or promise under oath
swear
verb(swear)
to assert or promise emphatically or earnestly
swear
noun(swear)
oath, swear word
swear
verb(swear)
to induct into office by administration of an oath
swear
verb(swear)
to procure (a warrant for arrest) by making a sworn accusation
swear
noun(swear)
a profane or obscene oath or word
swear
idiom(swear)
to state (something) very strongly and sincerely : to insist
swear
idiom(swear)
—used to stress that one is being absolutely honest
swear
idiom(swear)
to put a hand on the Bible and make a formal promise to tell the truth