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oath

/ˈəʊθ/ /ˈoʊθ/

Meanings
noun
A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.

Examples :

"Before becoming a police officer, she took an oath to protect and serve the community. "
religion moral law statement philosophy society tradition government

Related Words

Illustration exclaimed

exclaimed verb

/ɛkskleɪmd/

To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.

""I won the lottery!" she exclaimed, jumping up and down. "

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becoming verb

/bɪˈkʊmɪŋɡ/ /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The family is becoming more organized now that they have a new calendar. "

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necessarily adverb

/ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/

Inevitably; of necessity.

"It is not necessarily true that children get their morals from their parents."

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insulting verb

/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).

""He was insulting her by making fun of her accent in front of everyone." "

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appealing verb

/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/ /əˈpi.lɪŋ/

To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

"The student appealed to the teacher to reconsider the failing grade, hoping to vindicate their hard work. "

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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affirmed verb

/əˈfɜːrmd/ /əˈfɜrmd/

To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

"She affirmed that she would go when I asked her."

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irreverent adjective

/ɪˈrɛvərənt/ /ɪˈrɛvɹənt/

Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.

"an irreverent examination of reviewing"

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strengthened verb

/ˈstɹɛŋθənd/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

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sincerity noun

/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/

The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense.

"Her sincerity in apologizing to her friend showed that she truly regretted her actions. "

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contract noun

/ˈkɒntɹækt/ /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /kənˈtɹækt/

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

"Marriage is a contract."