Declare and Swear

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Declare

Declare verb - State firmly.

Usage example: He declared that he was innocent

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Swear is a synonym for declare in vow topic. In some cases you can use "Swear" instead a verb "Declare", when it comes to topics like announce, assert, testify, make known clearly or officially.

Nearby Words: declaration, declared, declaring, declarable, declarer

Swear

Swear verb - To make a solemn declaration of intent.

Usage example: swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

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Declare is a synonym for swear in promise topic. You can use "Declare" instead a verb "Swear", if it concerns topics such as vow, announce, assert, insist.

Nearby Words: swearing, swearer

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love	declare love	swear love
loyalty	declare loyalty	swear loyalty
allegiance	declare allegiance	swear allegiance
nothing	declare nothing	swear nothing
Other words: anyone.

Both words in one sentence

When Oberyn dies fighting Gregor, his bastard daughters the Sand Snakes swear vengeance and want Dorne to declare war on the Iron Throne.

Source: Feuding Families
As the armed forces swear allegiance to the monarch and not to the Government, should the Prime Minister declare himself a dictatorial leader the queen can directly order them to stand down and, if necessary, turn against Westminster.

Source: Useful Notes / British Political System

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