Bahasa Melayu

swear

Bahasa Melayu

English

swear by, have confidence in, trust

To trust something strongly or believe in it with confidence.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ramai orang bersumpah bahawa kaedah itu sangat berkesan.

    Many people swear by that method because they believe it works very well.

  2. Dia selalu bersumpah dengan petua lama yang dia guna sejak muda.

    He always swears by the old tips he has used since he was young.

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What does “swear by” mean in Malay?

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It means to trust or believe strongly in something.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.