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Swear vs. admit Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:35 am  Swear vs. admit
 

Test No. incompl/inter-22 "Cross Questions", question 6

Mike: Honestly, I did hear that kind of noise, I ..........

(a) swear I did
(b) assure I did
(c) adjure I did
(d) advise I did

Test No. incompl/inter-22 "Cross Questions", answer 6

Mike: Honestly, I did hear that kind of noise, I swear I did.

Correct answer: (a) swear I did

Your answer was: incorrect
Mike: Honestly, I did hear that kind of noise, I assure I did.
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Hi, could you please tell me what's the difference between swear and admit? Thank you.
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Swear/admit Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:13 am  Swear/admit
 

Hi,

Admit simply means confess or allow the fact that you have done something. Swear is much stronger in meaning and indicates that you confirm something is true and you support this by using the name of a deity or god.

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