: a solemn promise or assertion
specifically
: one by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition
vowed; vowing; vows
: to make a vow
Synonyms
Examples of vow in a Sentence
Noun
The monks take a vow of silence.
The bride and groom exchanged vows.
The mayor made a vow to reduce crime.
Verb (1)
she vowed to love him forever
Recent Examples on the Web
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The pair read their vows and committed to their life together without a hitch — though we’re still left wondering how the cross-country move will go.
Ashley and Tyler
Tyler and Ashley’s relationship was also easy-going.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
State of play: U.S. producers are vowing increasing steps to stem methane from wells, processors and other equipment — and face pressure to act.
EPA regulations, and fees in the 2022 climate law, are both federal sticks, while there's also financial and technical assistance.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And Taylor couldn't have found a bigger notebook to keep her vows in.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The pair read their vows and committed to their life together without a hitch — though we’re still left wondering how the cross-country move will go.
Ashley and Tyler
Tyler and Ashley’s relationship was also easy-going.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
By taking accountability for the toxicity and vowing to create a trusting human-centric environment, people and business targets will improve.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
State of play: U.S. producers are vowing increasing steps to stem methane from wells, processors and other equipment — and face pressure to act.
EPA regulations, and fees in the 2022 climate law, are both federal sticks, while there's also financial and technical assistance.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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vow
1 of 2 noun
: a solemn promise or statement
vow
2 of 2 verb1
: to make a vow or as a vow
2
: to bind or make holy by a vow
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