swear

verbB1 · Intermediate

To promise strongly, or say bad words.

Meanings of «swear»

1 · verb

to promise firmly that something is true or will happen

I swear I will finish this report today.

2 · verb

to say rude or offensive words

He started to swear after he dropped the box.

Similar: cursecuss

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The difference between similar words

to say that you will definitely do something

promisethe everyday word; say you will do itI promise to call you tomorrow.

swearpromise very strongly, sometimes in courtI swear I will tell the truth.

vowmake a very serious, personal promiseHe vowed never to lie again.

pledgeformalpromise publicly to give or do somethingRich countries pledged money to help.

Verb forms

Base form (V1)swear

Past simple (V2)swore

Past participle (V3)sworn

Base form (V1)
I swear I will tell the truth.

Past simple (V2)
He swore to keep the secret.

Past participle (V3)
She has sworn to help her friend.

Verbs that change the same way

wear tear bear

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