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taking oath

taking oath is the present participle and gerund of take oath.

Meaning of take oath

Verb

take oath (third-person singular simple present takes oath, present participle taking oath, simple past took oath, past participle taken oath)

  1. To swear an oath.
    • take oath of office

Questions about taking oath

What is taking oath the present participle and gerund of?
Taking oath is the present participle and gerund of take oath.

Words near taking oath in the dictionary

  1. taking no notice of
  2. taking no prisoners
  3. taking note
  4. taking notes
  5. taking notice
  6. taking oath
  7. taking occasion
  8. taking off
  9. taking off one's chest
  10. taking off one's gloves
  11. taking offense

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