Sworn

/swɔrn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past participle of 'swear', meaning to take an oath or make a solemn promise.

The witness had sworn to tell the truth before the court.

To make an earnest promise or assertion.

He has sworn to protect his family at all costs.

adjective

Having made a sworn statement, especially in a legal context.

She is a sworn officer of the law.

Bound by a promise or oath.

They are sworn allies in the fight against corruption.

From Old English 'sweorn', past participle of 'sweoran' meaning 'to swear'.

sworn enemy

A declared adversary.

sworn statement

A written declaration made under oath.

sworn in

To be formally inducted into office, often involving an oath.

swear

To make a solemn promise or to use offensive language.

oath

A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness.

Sworn in the sense of being formally accepted or endorsed.

Once I was sworn into the gang, I had to follow their rules.

Used to indicate strong assertion.

I’m sworn on my life that I didn’t do it!