swore
Translation
swore
Examples
He swore to tell the truth.
He swore to tell the truth.
She swore when she hit her thumb.
She swore when she hit her thumb.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to promise to do sth. He swore to tell the truth.
((that + clause)) to promise that sth. is true He swore that he was innocent.
((at sb./sth.)) to use offensive language towards sb./sth. The man swore at the other driver.
Similar Words
Synonyms: promised, vowed; cursed, cussed
Etymology
From Old English 'swerian', meaning 'to take an oath'. Related to 'answer'.
Memory Tips
'Swore' is the past tense of 'swear'. Imagine someone making a very serious promise, as if swearing on a sword.