swear

Definitions of swear in various dictionaries:

verb - utter obscenities or profanities

verb - to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

verb - promise solemnly

verb - make a deposition

verb - have confidence or faith in

To make a solemn declaration, invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing, in confirmation of and witness to the honesty or truth of such a declaration.

To make a solemn promise; vow.

To use profane oaths; curse.

To give evidence or testimony under oath.

To declare or affirm solemnly by invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing.

To promise or pledge with a solemn oath; vow: He swore his oath of allegiance to the queen.

To utter or bind oneself to (an oath).

To administer a legal oath to: All the witnesses have been sworn.

To say or affirm earnestly and with great conviction.

To have great reliance on or confidence in: He swears by his personal physician.

To have reliable knowledge of; be sure of: I think she said she was going to the library, but I couldn’t swear by it.

To pledge to re noun ce or give up: She has sworn off cigarettes.

verb - to utter a solemn oath