sworn

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Đã thề, đã tuyên thệ

BrE /swɔːnd/ AmE /swɔːrnd/

adjective / verb en → vi

1 PROMISE [adjective] B1

Đã thề, đã tuyên thệ

made a formal promise to do something or be loyal to someone, especially in court or as part of an official ceremony

  • sworn into office

Collocations a sworn enemy · sworn to secrecy

  • He was sworn in as the new mayor.

    Ông ấy đã tuyên thệ nhậm chức thị trưởng mới.

2 AFFIRMATION [adjective] B2

Đã khai dưới lời thề

given or made after someone has promised to tell the truth, especially in court

  • sworn statement

Collocations sworn affidavit · sworn testimony

  • The witness gave sworn evidence.

    Người làm chứng đã khai dưới lời thề.

3 RELATIONSHIP [adjective] C1

Thề thốt với nhau

very close and loyal, especially between friends or family members

  • sworn brother/sister

Collocations sworn sisters/brothers · sworn friends

  • They are sworn enemies.

    Họ là những kẻ thù thề thốt với nhau.

4 VERB [transitive] C1

Thề thốt

to make a formal promise to do something or be loyal to someone, especially in court or as part of an official ceremony

  • swear somebody into office

Collocations swear allegiance to · swear an oath

  • He was sworn in as the new mayor.

    Ông ấy đã thề thốt nhậm chức thị trưởng mới.