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swore

/swɔː/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Speak or affirm solemnly and formally, especially to commit oneself to a contract or promise.

    - "He swore an oath to uphold the law."
    - "She swore to tell the truth in court."
    - "They swore to protect and serve their community."
  • Verb

    Make a solemn declaration, often with raised hand.

    - "He swore off alcohol after a DUI."
    - "She swore to never speak to him again."
    - "They swore a blood oath of loyalty."

Pronunciation
  1. /swɔɹ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with swore
ore , core , four , pore
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. swore (en) : past tense and past participle of swear

  2. soar (en) : fly high in the air or rise to a great height

  3. sore (en) : having pain or injury


Variants
List of all variants of swore that leads to same result
swear , swore , swear by , swear for , swear off , swearer , swearers , swearing , swearing by , swearing for , swearing off , swears , swears by , swears for , swears off , swore by , swore for , swore off , sworn , sworn by , sworn for , sworn off , swear in , swearing in , swears in , swore in , sworn in , swear out , swearing out , swears out , swore out , sworn out
Forms
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swore (past tense and past participle of swear), swears (third person singular present tense), swore (first person singular past tense), swore (second person singular past tense), swore (third person plural past tense)


Etymology
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Old English swearan, from sweoran ‘to call upon a god as a witness to a promise’.


Trivia
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  1. Swearing an oath was a common practice in ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans.

  2. In some cultures, it is considered bad luck to swear by anything other than the truth.

  3. Swearing an oath can be a powerful motivator, as it creates a deep sense of commitment and accountability.


Related Concepts
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  1. oath: A solemn promise or pledge, often made with a religious or moral component.

  2. pledge: A promise or commitment, often accompanied by a tangible symbol or object.


Culture
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Swearing an oath or taking a pledge is a significant act in many cultures and religions. It is often used to formalize agreements, commit to a cause, or make a promise. Swearing an oath can be a powerful symbol of commitment and loyalty.

How to Memorize "swore"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself making a solemn promise, perhaps in a formal setting, such as a courtroom or a place of worship.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'swore' with the idea of making a serious commitment or promise.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.' This phrase is commonly used in courtrooms and reinforces the idea of swearing an oath to tell the truth.


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