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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An NBA player swears it brought him good luck after devouring it the night before a big game.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
“Oh, I have a friend who does that,” “Oh, my cousin swears by it,” I began hearing from people as soon as I started looking for interviewees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
He swears by the practice, saying it’s kept his bowel movements regular and his emotional state at an equilibrium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
When the next president swears an oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,” he undertakes both to obey the Constitution and to remove threats to it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
I never cried much when I was a baby; Mom swears it’s true.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
