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Synonyms & Similar Words
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promise
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Meaning of Oath
A solemn promise or undertaking, especially one to tell the truth or to perform a certain action.
Definitions
- A solemn promise or undertaking, especially one to tell the truth or to perform a certain action
- A formal statement or declaration, especially one made under oath
- A vow or pledge, especially one made to a deity or to a person in authority
Etymology of Oath
The word "oath" comes from Old English "āþ", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "aiþiz", also the source of Old Norse "eiðr", Old Frisian "ēth", and Old High German "eid"
The Proto-Germanic "aiþiz" is thought to be derived from Proto-Indo-European "oi-to-", which carried a sense of religious or moral obligation
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a solemn promise or undertaking, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various types of vows, pledges, and declarations
Example Uses
- The witness took an oath to tell the truth before testifying in court
- The president-elect took the oath of office on the steps of the Capitol
- She made a solemn oath to her husband to love and cherish him for the rest of her life
- The company required all employees to take an oath of confidentiality before accessing sensitive information
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
lie
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