swear

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

   To affirm or utter a solemn declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise, threat, or resolve on oath; also, to affirm solemnly by some sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the Bible, the Koran, etc.

2. 2intransitive verb

   To give evidence on oath; as, to swear to the truth of a statement; he swore against the prisoner.

3. 3intransitive verb

   To make an appeal to God in an irreverant manner; to use the name of God or sacred things profanely; to call upon God in imprecation; to curse.

4. 4transitive verb

   To utter or affirm with a solemn appeal to God for the truth of the declaration; to make (a promise, threat, or resolve) under oath.

5. 5transitive verb

   To put to an oath; to cause to take an oath; to administer an oath to; -- ofetn followed by in or into; as, to swear witnesses; to swear a jury; to swear in an officer; he was sworn into office.

6. 6transitive verb

   To declare or charge upon oath; as, he swore treason against his friend.

7. 7transitive verb

   To appeal to by an oath.

8. 8verb

   have confidence or faith in

   "We can trust in God"

   "Rely on your friends"

   Synonyms

   bankrelytrust
9. 9verb

   utter obscenities or profanities

   "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street"

   Synonyms

   blasphemecursecussimprecate
10. 10verb

    promise solemnly; take an oath

11. 11verb

    to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

    "Before God I swear I am innocent"

    Synonyms

    affirmassertaveravowswanverify
12. 12verb

    make a deposition; declare under oath

    Synonyms

    deponedepose