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4 English Phrasal Verbs With 'SWEAR'

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We have definitions for 4 phrasal verbs with 'SWEAR'

4 phrasal verbs with 'SWEAR'

Swear by

  1. Have great confidence in
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: I SWEAR BY their products- they're the best on the market.

Swear down

  1. Promise that something is true
    (Intransitive | British English)
    » Example: He SWORE DOWN that he hadn't done it.

Swear in

  1. Take an oath to hold a public office
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: They SWORE her IN as mayor.

Swear off

  1. Decide to stop doing something, usually something harmful
    (Inseparable | British English)
    » Example: She SWORE OFF alcohol after getting incredibly drunk at her friend's wedding.

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