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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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
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
He swears to USA Today that he tries to “make wise decisions and moral decisions.”
From Salon ● Jun. 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
“I can jus’ let y’all go here, but if you swears you ain’t gonna do nothing to me, I’ll get them chains offen you.”
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
