as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
we need your vow that you won't damage anything while we're gone
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Recent Examples of vow
The Editors, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
Regret around parenting mistakes cuts especially deep because most parents enter that role intending to create the best possible childhood for their children, and vowing not to repeat the missteps of their own parents.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The Editors, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
American citizens, including citizens of Native tribal nations, have been pulled into the vast immigration operations ordered by President Donald Trump in accordance with his campaign vow to conduct mass deportations since Day 1.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Verb
After the 2024 result, many tech executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, have vowed to return their companies to their American roots, including free speech and expression.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
Regret around parenting mistakes cuts especially deep because most parents enter that role intending to create the best possible childhood for their children, and vowing not to repeat the missteps of their own parents.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
President Trump brought not only rhetorical pressure on Panama with his vows to take it back, but also got congressional Republicans on board to draft the Panama Canal Repurchase Act, which was introduced by Representative Dusty Johnson (R., S.D.).
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
American citizens, including citizens of Native tribal nations, have been pulled into the vast immigration operations ordered by President Donald Trump in accordance with his campaign vow to conduct mass deportations since Day 1.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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For companies that can secure a contract, the DOD promises to be one of the fastest tracks to commercialization.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Weaver promises the third film, which is slated to come out this Christmas, will be worth the wait.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And this week on Face the Nation: President Trump continues to make good on his campaign pledges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Trump followed through on his pledge to hike tariffs on China by 10%, prompting retaliatory action and rattling businesses.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Hours after he was sworn into office, Trump signed an executive order giving him more power over career federal workers.—
Zach Halaschak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Shannon Lancaster, the wife of the Cabarrus County Republican Party chair, was sworn into office this week despite a formal complaint made against the appointment.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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