swear
verb (used without object)
to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible.
swears
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pluralof swear.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof swear (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
swearverb (used without object)to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible.
Example Sentences
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Vincent swears dogs can be trained to do anything, like open the refrigerator.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Hiddleston, who spoke with WSJ about his morning routine, swears by regular runs, soft boiled eggs and Arsenal football.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Times food editor Daniel Hernandez swears by Cielito Lindo, a taquería that’s been around since the 1934, and still makes the most “perfectly rolled taquitos.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
He's also invested in an AI-powered electrical bed cover that cools down or heats up based on your body temperature, that he swears by for improving sleep.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
“He swears he’s never going to wear a uniform again.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
