Pronunciation: /swɔrn/
verb past participle of swear; to make a solemn declaration or promise
A1 I have sworn to always tell the truth.
A2 She has sworn to protect her family at all costs.
B1 The witness had sworn to testify honestly in court.
B2 The soldiers had sworn allegiance to their country.
C1 The politician had sworn to uphold the constitution.
C2 The members of the secret society had sworn an oath of secrecy.
adjective having made a solemn declaration or promise
A1 She had sworn to always tell the truth.
A2 The sworn statement was presented as evidence in court.
B1 The sworn testimony of the witness was crucial to the case.
B2 He was a sworn enemy of the king, plotting against him in secret.
C1 The sworn affidavit confirmed the authenticity of the document.
C2 As a sworn officer of the law, he took his duties very seriously.
formal The witness had sworn to tell the truth before testifying in court.
informal I've sworn off junk food for the new year.
slang She's sworn to never speak to him again after what he did.
figurative I've sworn allegiance to my country and will always defend it.
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