: 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
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
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 June 2025
Andrea Strickler, the deputy director of the nonproliferation and biodefense program at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy, says Iran's vow is reason for the Trump administration to double down on diplomacy.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
In that respect the fall of the U.S. dollar may work to the advantage of Trump, who has vowed to bring back manufacturing jobs to the U.S.
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On the other hand, the labor market, which has already become increasingly challenging, might be impacted.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Without an entourage, a close friend and photographer captured their exchange of vows.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 June 2025
Andrea Strickler, the deputy director of the nonproliferation and biodefense program at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy, says Iran's vow is reason for the Trump administration to double down on diplomacy.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Verb
However, Netanyahu has vowed to fight on until all remaining hostages being held in Gaza are returned, a position at odds with a group representing relatives of the captives.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
In that respect the fall of the U.S. dollar may work to the advantage of Trump, who has vowed to bring back manufacturing jobs to the U.S.
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On the other hand, the labor market, which has already become increasingly challenging, might be impacted.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 June 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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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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