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swear by

VERB
be certain, recommend
Synonyms
WEAK
advocate back bank on be satisfied with believe in compliment depend on it endorse go on the record for have faith in plug praise put in a good word speak highly of speak well of stand by suggest think highly of vouch for

Example Sentences

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Still possible: Some eclipse-chasers swear by the sea for the best chances at a clear view of the event.

From The Wall Street Journal

‘I swear, by my blood on this blade, and by each of my three souls that I will find the Mountain of the World Spirit. Or die trying.’

From Literature

John Davidson, whose life with Tourette's syndrome was portrayed in I Swear by Robert Aramayo, was among those at the awards.

From BBC

Even those who swear by the broccoli concoction say they can’t be sure that they are benefiting from anything other than a placebo effect.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some people swear by this, but it takes a lot of tending.

From The Wall Street Journal

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