Swear by and Vow

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Vow and swear by are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vow" instead a verb "Swear by".

Vow verb - To make a solemn declaration of intent.

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Swear by and vow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Swear by" instead a verb "Vow".

Nearby Words: vowed, vowing

In the book he tries to swear "on the Precious", but Frodo refuses to accept a vow that depends on his lust for it, and makes him swear by it, instead, which binds him to serve Frodo as long as he's holding the Ring, whereas in the movie Frodo simply accepts "on the Precious".

Source: I Gave My Word

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