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Robson Leonel Branco
Do I swear by or I swear to? Which is the difference?
16. Aug. 2024 14:12
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I swear TO it > "I am telling the truth!" Example: A gorilla visited me last night. Really. I swear to it!
I swear BY it > "I really think it is effective/useful" Example: I swear by taking a walk after dinner each evening. Very good for the digestion.
You can also swear ON something: taking an oath/swearing on the bible in court/on your life even.
Maybe I can try putting the 3 together? "I swear ON my life that the after-dinner walk I swear BY is beneficial to me. Honestly! I swear TO it!"
Er, I think someone can think of better sentences!
17. August 2024
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The phrases "swear by" and "swear to" are both correct, but they have different meanings and uses. Here’s how they differ:
Swear by:
Meaning: To strongly believe in the effectiveness or reliability of something, often based on personal experience.
Usage: You use "swear by" when you're endorsing something or someone.
Example: "I swear by this brand of coffee; it’s the best I’ve ever had."
Swear to:
Meaning: To make a serious or solemn promise or statement, often invoking something or someone as a witness.
Usage: You use "swear to" when you’re making a promise or affirming something.
Example: "I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."
Summary:
Use "swear by" when you’re vouching for something’s effectiveness or reliability.
Use "swear to" when you’re making a serious promise or declaration.
18. August 2024
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Eu juro !!! Não fiz isso = I swear to God!
I swear by: to believe strongly that something is effective or useful:
My dad swears by these vitamin pills. = Meu pai jura que essa vitamina funciona
16. August 2024
"I swear __ aerobic exercise! It makes me fit. I don't care if you believe me. And I don't care what it does for you. For me, it's great."
"I told you the truth. Honestly. I swear __ it! Please believe me."
Robson, make your choices: TO or BY ?
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22. August 2024
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Robson Leonel Branco
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