Swear ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Swear ( verb )

1. To make a solemn promise or undertaking.
2. To use profanity or offensive language.
3. To make a statement or assertion under oath.

Origin:

From old english sweoran, from proto-germanic *sweran (compare west frisian sweare, dutch zweren, german schwören).

Examples:

1. He swore that he would never tell a lie again.
2. She swore loudly when she realized she had lost her keys.
3. The witness swore to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
4. The soldiers swore allegiance to their new commander.
5. He swore a blood oath to protect his family.

(As a noun)

Swear ( noun )

1. To make a solemn promise or undertaking.
2. To use profanity or offensive language.
3. To make a statement or assertion under oath.

Origin:

From old english sweoran, from proto-germanic *sweran (compare west frisian sweare, dutch zweren, german schwören).

Examples:

1. He swore that he would never tell a lie again.
2. She swore loudly when she realized she had lost her keys.
3. The witness swore to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
4. The soldiers swore allegiance to their new commander.
5. He swore a blood oath to protect his family.