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swear by
- See:
- swear
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phrase |
| definition 1: |
to name (someone or something) as one's witness or guarantee as to the truth of a declaration or the solemnity of a promise.
She swore by all the saints that she wouldn't divulge the secret. |
| definition 2: |
(informal) to be certain of; have confidence in.
You can swear by his loyalty to the company.- similar words:
- bank on, believe, believe in, count on, set store by, trust
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rely |
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