Phrasal verbs with 'SWEAR'
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— phrasal verb with swear verb [T ] C1 (often passive) • (swear - swore - sworn) • synonyms: inaugurate, induct, confirm • swear someone in as president/witness/officer; be sworn in before/during something • freq in AmE: 5/10
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to formally administer an oath to someone, especially when they are taking on an official role or position; often used in legal, governmental, or ceremonial contexts
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— phrasal verb with swear verb [T ] C1 swear someone in (as someone) (often passive) • (swear - swore - sworn) • synonyms: be inaugurated, be inducted • be sworn in as president/witness/officer; be sworn in before/during/by someone • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to officially begin a role or position by taking an oath, especially in legal, governmental, or ceremonial contexts; used when someone is formally accepted into office or duty
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— phrasal verb with swear verb [T ] C1 informal (swear - swore - sworn) • synonyms: give up, quit, renounce • swear off something; swear off drinking/smoking/junk food; decide to swear off; be sworn off • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to decide to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful or unhealthy
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