Vow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vaʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vow is a noun meaning A declaration or assertion.
Meaning
A declaration or assertion.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.
- (transitive) To make a vow regarding (something).
- To declare publicly that one has made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation.
- A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
- (obsolete) A votive offering.
Example Sentences
The wronged woman vowed revenge.
The rebels vowed to continue their fight.
When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it.
The old hermit, up in the mountains, took a vow of silence.
Word Forms
- vows
- vowing
- vowed
Synonyms for vow
Depending on context, synonyms include oath, consecrate, swearing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oath, consecrate, swearing, promise, pledge, swear.
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