informal 5K

I swear on my children

🇬🇧 UK //aɪ swɛə(r) ɒn maɪ ˈtʃɪldrən// 🇺🇸 US //aɪ swɛr ɑn maɪ ˈtʃɪldrən//

Meaning of I swear on my children

To make a serious promise, emphasizing the importance of one's children.

In simple words: I promise strongly using my children as a reason.

I swear on my children in a sentence

• I swear on my children, I will always protect them.
• He said, 'I swear on my children that I did not lie.'
• When she promised, she added, 'I swear on my children!'
• You can trust me; I swear on my children that I will keep your secret.
• To show his sincerity, he exclaimed, 'I swear on my children!' before the jury.

How to use I swear on my children

Used in informal contexts to express strong promise or truth, often relates to personal feelings or beliefs.

Grammar pattern

swear on + object

Memory hint

Imagine a devoted parent making a serious promise, using their children as a symbol of trust.

Related words

Collocations with I swear on my children

• swear on my children
• strongly swear
• promise with sincerity
• vow to protect
• emphasize with family

Synonyms for I swear on my children

• promise
• vow
• guarantee
• affirm
• assert

Common mistakes with I swear on my children

• Confusion between 'swear on' and 'swear to'.
• Using in overly formal situations.
• Incorrectly using with abstract concepts.

Frequently asked questions about I swear on my children

What does I swear on my children mean?

I promise strongly using my children as a reason.

What is the definition of I swear on my children?

To make a serious promise, emphasizing the importance of one's children.

How do you use I swear on my children in a sentence?

I swear on my children, I will always protect them.

Can you give another example of I swear on my children?

He said, 'I swear on my children that I did not lie.'

What are synonyms for I swear on my children?

Common alternatives include promise, vow, guarantee, affirm, assert.

What words go with I swear on my children?

It commonly pairs with swear on my children, strongly swear, promise with sincerity, vow to protect, emphasize with family.

What are common mistakes when using I swear on my children?

Confusion between 'swear on' and 'swear to'. Using in overly formal situations. Incorrectly using with abstract concepts.

How do you pronounce I swear on my children?

US: //aɪ swɛr ɑn maɪ ˈtʃɪldrən//, UK: //aɪ swɛə(r) ɒn maɪ ˈtʃɪldrən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I swear on my children formal or informal?

"I swear on my children" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I swear on my children?

Used in informal contexts to express strong promise or truth, often relates to personal feelings or beliefs.