swear in

/swɛər ɪn/
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Other forms: swore in; swearing in; swears in; sweared in

Definitions of swear in
  1. verb
    administer on oath to
    “The speaker of the House swore in the new President”
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    type of:
    inaugurate, kick off
    commence officially
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