swear

verbe irrégulier

A verb used to indicate making a solemn promise or vow, or to use profane language.

ruГлагол, обозначающий торжественное обещание или клятву, или использование нецензурной лексики.esVerbo que significa hacer una promesa solemne o un juramento, o usar lenguaje obsceno o blasfemo.frVerbe signifiant faire une promesse solennelle ou prêter serment, ou utiliser un langage vulgaire ou blasphématoire.deVerb, das ein feierliches Versprechen oder einen Eid bezeichnet oder die Verwendung von Vulgärsprache ausdrückt.ptVerbo que indica fazer uma promessa solene ou juramento, ou usar palavras de baixo calão.zh表示郑重地发誓或许下诺言，也指使用粗话或脏话骂人。arفعل يدل على قطع عهد مؤكد أو قسم، أو على التلفظ بألفاظ نابية.

1. Use profane language A2 informal

   To use rude or offensive words, especially when angry.

   • He swore loudly when he dropped his phone.
   • She swore at the driver who cut her off.
   • Don't swear in front of the children.

   ruРугатьсяesDecir palabrotasfrjurer (grossièretés)deFluchenptXingarzh骂人arالتجديف

   Synonymes: blasphemecursecuss

2. Make a solemn promise B1 formal

   To promise or vow something seriously, often under oath.

   • He swore to tell the truth in court.
   • She swore allegiance to her country.
   • They swore an oath of secrecy.

   ruДать торжественную клятвуesjurar solemnementefrjurer solennellementdeEinen feierlichen Eid leistenptFazer uma promessa solenezh郑重发誓arأن يُقسِمَ قسماً رسمياً

   Synonymes: attestavowcovenantpledgepromisevow

3. Vow or affirm strongly B2 formal

   To state or promise something with great conviction.

   • I swear I didn't take your book.
   • She swore she would never speak to him again.
   • He swore by his honor to complete the task.

   ruКлястьсяesJurarse o afirmar solemnementefrJurer solennellementdeSchwörenptJurrarzh发誓arيُقسم

   Synonymes: affirmassertattestavowdeclarepledgepromisevow

• sworn past participle
• swore past simple
• swearing present participle
• swears third person singular

Variantes phrasal: swear inswear offswear out