as in directly
in the same words an ad verbum translation if the giver of the oath mangles the wording, should one repeat after him ad verbum?

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ad verbum
Adverb
  • My ultimate goal is to help people feel a sense of wellness, and these ingredients directly nourish that.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
  • This may be one of the last chances to buy the phone directly from Google, if that matters to you.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Adverb
  • Method: Double check that key citations exist and are accurately represented, especially for claims that seem surprising or too convenient.
    Brent Dykes, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, the Administration’s current budget proposal would close 10 laboratories run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which help accurately predict life-threatening hazards.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 15 July 2025
Adverb
  • For months, the song would be played, and people would take to the dance floor, singing it word for word.
    Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • As of Sunday morning, the bill was still being read aloud word for word by clerks on the Senate floor.
    Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
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“Ad verbum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad%20verbum. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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