Swear in

verb

To make someone officially start their job by asking them to formally promise to do it well.

The president was sworn in last Tuesday.
Visual representation of "swear in" - To make someone officially start their job by asking them to formally promise to do it well.

Often appears as...

  • sworn in as president
  • sworn in as officer

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Formal

verb

To make someone officially start their job by asking them to formally promise to do it well.

The president was sworn in last Tuesday.
Visual representation of "swear in" - To make someone officially start their job by asking them to formally promise to do it well.

Often appears as...

  • sworn in as president
  • sworn in as officer

Usage tips

Formal

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Ceremonial Context

Used in formal ceremonies where an individual takes an office or position.

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The mayor will be sworn in at city hall.
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Political Relevance

Commonly involves political or governmental roles, like presidents or judges.

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After the election, the chancellor was sworn in promptly.
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Oath Taking

Involves the act of taking an oath to promise to fulfill duties faithfully.

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The new recruits were sworn in after completing their training.
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Ceremonial Context

Used in formal ceremonies where an individual takes an office or position.

Illustration for Ceremonial Context
The mayor will be sworn in at city hall.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Political Relevance

Commonly involves political or governmental roles, like presidents or judges.

Illustration for Political Relevance
After the election, the chancellor was sworn in promptly.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Oath Taking

Involves the act of taking an oath to promise to fulfill duties faithfully.

Illustration for Oath Taking
The new recruits were sworn in after completing their training.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Ceremonial Context

Used in formal ceremonies where an individual takes an office or position.

Illustration for Ceremonial Context
The mayor will be sworn in at city hall.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Political Relevance

Commonly involves political or governmental roles, like presidents or judges.

Illustration for Political Relevance
After the election, the chancellor was sworn in promptly.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Oath Taking

Involves the act of taking an oath to promise to fulfill duties faithfully.

Illustration for Oath Taking
The new recruits were sworn in after completing their training.
Visual representation of the word "Swear in"

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