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swear in

verbformalrare/ɐʒuɾɐmẽˈtaɾ/a·ju·ra·men·tar

Definition

1

To make someone take an oath; to oblige or induce to swear.

Usage examples

“The judge ordered the witness to be sworn in before the testimony.”
“In the past, public officials were sworn in on the Bible.”

Common combinations

to swear in a witness