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swear in

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb swear in has 1 sense
  1. swear in - administer on oath to; "The speaker of the House swore in the new President"
    --1 is one way to
    inaugurate, kick off
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

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Swear In

Definition:

Verb

  1. To administer an oath or affirmation to someone, officially inducting them into a position, office, or organization.
  2. To take an oath or affirmation, publicly promising to fulfill duties or obligations.
  3. To use profane, vulgar, or blasphemous language.
  4. To attest or affirm the truth of something.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The president will swear in the newly elected senators next week.
  2. The judge swore in the witnesses before they gave their testimonies in court.
  3. The new employee had to swear in and sign contracts before starting work.
  4. As a public official, it is important to swear in and uphold the principles of the constitution.
  5. He tends to get angry and swears in when he's frustrated.

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