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
Strickland, who is Hilton’s campaign chair, swears that he and his former colleagues didn’t plan to take their crusade statewide, but “when you do a great job, other opportunities present themselves.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
Nevertheless, in her beaver guise Mabel learns that Jerry’s team, which swears its development plans cleared the environmental-review process, deployed some skulduggery to make it work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 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
Maybe she’s losing her mind, but she swears he makes a fake crackle, same as Grandpa Ed.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
