Schwur — meaning in English

English meaning

• oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
• pledge verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
• vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

Senses

Schwur is used for these senses in English:

• oath A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
• oath A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
• pledge A solemn promise to do something.
• vow A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

oath — full definition

1. noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
2. noun A curse word or swear word.

pledge — full definition

1. verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
2. verb To hand something over as security for a loan or debt.
3. noun A solemn promise.
4. noun Something handed over as security or collateral.

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