swear vs verify

swear and verify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
swear	No	No	Yes	No
verify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, swear and verify are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of swear include affirm, assert, aver, avow, swan.

swear (verb)	verify (verb)
have faith or confidence in	confirm the truth of
make a deposition; declare under oath	to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
utter obscenities or profanities	attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition)
promise solemnly; take an oath	check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true