swear by

Vouch for completely

To swear by something is to have complete faith in its effectiveness or value: She swears by apple cider vinegar for everything.

The phrase suggests personal testimony—you'd vouch for it under oath.

Less commonly, to swear by something is to take an oath on it: I swear by almighty God.

trust

rely on

Trust for support

have faith in · bank on · put stock in · stand by · vouch for · advocate · champion · endorse · recommend · back

guarantee

pledge

Binding promise given

certify · assure · attest · avow · declare · warrant · give one's word · guarantee · oath · commitment

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Opposites
trust and endorsement

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Absence of confidence

doubt · mistrust · question

personal commitment

swear byswear off

Vow to abstain

renounce · reject · avoid · shun · abandon

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G