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Swore: meaning, definitions and examples

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swore

 

[ swษ”r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Swore is the simple past tense of swear. It can signify an act of making a solemn promise or an oath. This form is often used to indicate that someone has committed to a statement or an action with strong intention. In various contexts, swore also implies the act of using profane language or cursing. The use of 'swore' can carry emotional weight depending on its application, particularly in informal speech.

Synonyms

cursed, pledged, promised, vowed

Examples of usage

  • He swore to tell the truth in court.
  • She swore at the driver who cut her off.
  • They swore loyalty to their leader.
  • He never swore he would keep secrets.

Translations

Translations of the word "swore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jurou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเคฎ เค–เคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersumpah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธััะณะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przysiฤ…gล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช“ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jurรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jurรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yemin etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งน์„ธํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‚ุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsahal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prisahal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘่ช“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prispeval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heyrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ ะฑะตั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜ แƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ and iรงdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jurรณ

Etymology

The word 'swore' originates from the Old English word 'sweoran,' which means 'to swear or to take an oath.' Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*swฤ“ran' and further to Proto-Indo-European '*swer-', which means 'to speak or to say.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass not only the act of making promises or oaths but also the act of using strong language. The meaning of 'swear' has diversified in modern usage, especially in informal contexts where it often refers to profanity. The transition from the Old English form to contemporary English saw influences from various dialects and regions, shaping the modern perception of swearing as an act that can convey emotion, frustration, or intensity.

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