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oath

UK
/əʊθ/
US
/oʊθ/

Translations

oathnoun
oaths
pl
UK
/əʊθ/
US
/oʊθ/
He took an oath to serve his country.
Он дал клятву служить своей стране.
The new president took the oath of office.
Новый президент принял присягу на должность.
Synonyms
vow
pledge
bond
guarantee
commitment
promise
swear
oathverb
oathed
Past Simple
oathed
Past Participle
oathing
Gerund
Rare, chiefly legal; to administer an oath or to swear.
Synonyms
take an oath
give one's word
promise
attest
affirm
pledge
vow
swear
oathadjective
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "oath ceremony").
oathinterjection
UK
/əʊθ/
US
/oʊθ/
Used chiefly in Australian English as an emphatic affirmation, often standalone or in the phrase "bloody oath".
Synonyms
surely
I swear
by God
really
truly
indeed

Definitions

oathnoun
A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior.
He took an oath to serve his country faithfully.
A formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often made in a legal or official context.
The witness was asked to take an oath before giving testimony in court.
A profane or offensive expression used to express anger or other strong emotions.
He muttered an oath under his breath when he realized he had missed the bus.
oathverb
(transitive, rare) To administer an oath to; to swear in.
The clerk oathed the witness before testimony.
(intransitive, archaic) To swear solemnly.
He oathed to uphold the ancient code.
oathadjective
Relating to or used for an oath or swearing-in ceremony.
The new citizens attended an oath ceremony at the courthouse.
oathinterjection
Used informally (chiefly Australian) to express strong agreement or certainty.
Oath, I'll help you move on Saturday.
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