Swear

·vt To appeal to by an Oath.

II. Swear ·vt To declare or charge upon oath; as, he swore treason against his friend.

III. Swear ·vi To give evidence on oath; as, to swear to the truth of a statement; he swore against the prisoner.

IV. Swear ·vt To utter or affirm with a solemn appeal to God for the truth of the declaration; to make (a promise, threat, or resolve) under oath.

V. Swear ·vi To make an appeal to God in an irreverant manner; to use the name of God or sacred things profanely; to call upon God in imprecation; to Curse.

VI. Swear ·vt To put to an oath; to cause to take an oath; to administer an oath to;

— ofetn followed by in or into; as, to swear witnesses; to swear a jury; to swear in an officer; he was sworn into office.

VII. Swear ·vi To affirm or utter a solemn declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise, threat, or resolve on oath; also, to affirm solemnly by some sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the Bible, the Koran, ·etc.