Swear into
verb
To formally make a person begin a new job or duty by making them promise to do it honestly, often by saying a formal statement.
The new president will be sworn into office next week.

Often appears as...
- swear into office
- swear into position
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To formally make a person begin a new job or duty by making them promise to do it honestly, often by saying a formal statement.
The new president will be sworn into office next week.

Often appears as...
- swear into office
- swear into position
Usage tips
Formal
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Ceremonial Context
Used during formal ceremonies where an oath is taken to uphold responsibilities.

The judge was sworn into office in a ceremonial event.
Starting Role
Indicates the official start of a person's duties in a role or job.

She was sworn into the position of treasurer.
Public Trust
Highlights the person's commitment to serving honestly and fulfilling public trust.

The officers were sworn into duty before the community.
Ceremonial Context
Used during formal ceremonies where an oath is taken to uphold responsibilities.

The judge was sworn into office in a ceremonial event.
Starting Role
Indicates the official start of a person's duties in a role or job.

She was sworn into the position of treasurer.
Public Trust
Highlights the person's commitment to serving honestly and fulfilling public trust.

The officers were sworn into duty before the community.
Ceremonial Context
Used during formal ceremonies where an oath is taken to uphold responsibilities.

The judge was sworn into office in a ceremonial event.
Starting Role
Indicates the official start of a person's duties in a role or job.

She was sworn into the position of treasurer.
Public Trust
Highlights the person's commitment to serving honestly and fulfilling public trust.

The officers were sworn into duty before the community.
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