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swear

Swear is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter S and ends with the letter R for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
(v. i.) To affirm or utter a solemn declaration with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise threat or resolve on oath; also to affirm solemnly by some sacred object or one regarded as sacred as the Bible the Koran etc.
(v. i.) To give evidence on oath; as to swear to the truth of a statement; he swore against the prisoner.
(v. i.) To make an appeal to God in an irreverant manner; to use the name of God or sacred things profanely; to call upon God in imprecation; to curse.
(v. t.) To utter or affirm with a solemn appeal to God for the truth of the declaration; to make (a promise threat or resolve) under oath.
(v. t.) To put to an oath; to cause to take an oath; to administer an oath to; -- ofetn followed by in or into; as to swear witnesses; to swear a jury; to swear in an officer; he was sworn into office.

Syllable Information

The word swear is a 5 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for swear is: swear


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