sworn
Translation
sworn
Examples
They are sworn enemies.
They are sworn enemies.
He gave a sworn statement to the police.
He gave a sworn statement to the police.
Grammar Patterns
((as adjective)) used before a noun to describe someone who has taken an oath or made a promise They are sworn enemies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pledged, avowed, declared; Antonyms: unsworn
Etymology
From Old English 'swerian' meaning 'to take an oath'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a witness in court with their hand on a book, having 'sworn' to tell the truth.