swear
verb (used without object)
to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible.
will swear
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future tenseof swear.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Before Wednesday's vote he will swear in Arizona congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat who won a special election in September.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
Once the House is back in session, Johnson will swear in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election on Sept. 23 to fill her late father’s Arizona seat.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2025
“We will swear her in when everybody gets back. It’s a ceremonial duty,” Johnson said.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2025
Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in Karen Bass as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2022
“Safety. Your safety. Swear that you will never fly eastward of Pendor, and I will swear to leave you unharmed.”
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
