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
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
WSJ | Buy Side: Why one editor swears by this detangling, scalp-massaging shower tool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
“He swears he’s never going to wear a uniform again.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
