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To have made a claim
“If she finds out, I'll swear till I'm blue in the face that it had nothing to do with me.”
(aggressive) Variations of "said" in literature dependent on context
Past tense for to promise or make a guarantee to do something
“I hereby swear that I will never troll others online using an anonymous identity ever again.”
Past tense for to make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath
“District Attorney Knickerbocker said today that he had a witness to swear that King was working as a porter in a hotel at KnowlesviIle.”
Past tense for to utter offensive words in anger or annoyance
“As Kai watched his enemy stumble back and swear at the top of his lungs, he felt as though a haze was beginning to lift around him.”
Past tense for to have confidence in something or someone
“I swear by cream stick blushes when traveling. They're quick and easy to put on, and you don't need to pack a brush to apply them with.”
Past tense for to state assertively or emphatically
Past tense for to attest or confirm in a formal statement
Past tense for to inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially
Past tense for to have as a belief or opinion
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