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Swear Promise Eslpod Verb Means Make I Public

Id ESLPod_0273_WE_0220
Episode Id ESLPod 273
Episode Title Telling Secrets to Parents
Phrase to swear
Text The verb "to swear," in this podcast, means to promise that what one says is true: "Chandler swore that he didn't steal the money." The verb "to swear" can also mean to make a very serious promise to do something: "I swear that I will do everything I can to help you." Another meaning of "to swear" is to make an official promise before beginning to work in a public office: "Supreme Court judges swear on the Bible when they accept the position." The phrase "to swear somebody in" means to bring someone into a public office: "He was sworn in as the new governor of Ohio." Finally, "to swear" can mean to say bad words when one is angry: "Please don't swear in front of the children."
Topics Relationships + Family

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