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Swear by phrasal verb
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Meaning: Have great confidence in
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: I SWEAR BY their products- they're the best on the market.
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Meaning: Have great confidence in
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Swear down phrasal verb
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Meaning: Promise that something is true
(Intransitive | British English)
» Example: He SWORE DOWN that he hadn't done it.
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Meaning: Promise that something is true
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Swear in phrasal verb
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Meaning: Take an oath to hold a public office
(Separable [obligatory] | International English)
» Example: They SWORE her IN as mayor.
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Meaning: Take an oath to hold a public office
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Swear off phrasal verb
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Meaning: 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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Meaning: Decide to stop doing something, usually something harmful