Swear (Verb)
Meaning 1
Promise solemnly; take an oath.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 4
Make a deposition; declare under oath.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.