swear
verb (used without object)
to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible.
has sworn
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present perfectof swear (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Recently remarried, she has sworn off credit cards, though her husband keeps one for emergencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
The statewide agency, which mainly polices traffic violations on freeways and oversees state property, has sworn in more than 600 new officers this year — a total that many departments would envy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025
Egypt’s president, Mr. el-Sisi, has sworn repeatedly to reject what he calls the “liquidation of the Palestinian cause,” winning applause even from Egyptians frustrated with him on other grounds.
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2024
Hill has sworn that she did not ask jurors about Murdaugh’s guilt and never suggested that he committed the murders.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
“If you win, and prove yourself both skilled and trustworthy, my father has sworn to grant you your freedom. And, while you’re his Champion, you’ll receive a considerable salary.”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
