Swear To

Pronunciation: /sweər tuː/

Definitions of swear to

verb to make a solemn declaration or affirmation with an appeal to a deity or to a sacred person or thing as witness

Example Sentences

A1 I swear to always tell the truth.

A2 She swears to never give up on her dreams.

B1 He swears to protect his family at all costs.

B2 They swear to uphold the values of their organization.

C1 The witness swore to tell the whole truth in court.

C2 The politician swore to defend the constitution against all enemies.

Examples of swear to in a Sentence

formal I swear to uphold the laws of the land as a public official.

informal I swear to never tell anyone your secret.

slang I swear to always have your back, no matter what.

figurative I swear to the stars above that I will love you forever.

Grammatical Forms of swear to

• past tense: swore
• plural: swear
• comparative: more sworn
• superlative: most sworn
• present tense: swear
• future tense: will swear
• perfect tense: have sworn
• continuous tense: is swearing
• singular: swears
• positive degree: swear
• infinitive: to swear
• gerund: swearing
• participle: sworn

Origin and Evolution of swear to

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'swear to' originated from the Old English word 'swerian' meaning 'to promise or pledge'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'swear to' has evolved to include making a solemn declaration or taking an oath, often in a legal or formal context.