Einschwören Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einschwören" is used as verb with the meaning of "swear in", "pledge" or "commit".

Essential properties of "einschwören"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: einschwören
Simple past: schwor ein
Participle: eingeschworen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "einschwören" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make someone swear loyalty or commitment"

Definition: "To make someone swear loyalty or solemn commitment."
Translation(s): swear in, pledge, commit, rally
Synonym(s): verpflichten, geloben
Antonym(s): entbinden
Related word(s): Schwur, Eid

📝 Some usage examples:

Der König wollte seine Soldaten auf die neue Strategie einschwören.The king wanted to swear his soldiers to the new strategy.
Der Trainer versuchte, das Team auf den Sieg einzuschwören.The coach tried to rally the team for victory.
Der Anführer wollte die Gruppe auf das gemeinsame Ziel einschwören.The leader wanted to commit the group to the common goal.

2.) "To convince someone to adopt an ideology"

Definition: "To convince someone to adopt an ideology or belief."
Translation(s): indoctrinate, convince, win over
Synonym(s): überzeugen, beeinflussen
Antonym(s): abbringen
Related word(s): Überzeugung, Ideologie

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versuchte, seine Freunde auf seine politischen Ansichten einzuschwören.He tried to convince his friends of his political views.
Die Organisation wollte die Mitglieder auf ihre Werte einschwören.The organization wanted to indoctrinate its members with its values.
Sie versuchte, die Gruppe auf ihre Ideen einzuschwören.She tried to win the group over to her ideas.

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