Definition of vow
: a solemn promise or assertion; specifically : one by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition
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Examples of vow in a sentence
The monks take a vow of silence.
The bride and groom exchanged vows.
The mayor made a vow to reduce crime.
Origin and Etymology of vow
Middle English vowe, from Anglo-French vou, from Latin votum, from neuter of votus, past participle of vovēre to vow; akin to Greek euchesthai to pray, vow, Sanskrit vāghat sacrificer
First Known Use: 13th century
14th Century
First Known Use of vow
14th century
Origin and Etymology of vow
Middle English, short for avowen
First Known Use: 14th century
VOW Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of vow for English Language Learners
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: a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way
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vow
Legal Definition of vow
: a solemn promise or statement; especially : one by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition
vow
Legal Definition of vow
1 : to promise solemnly
2 : to bind or commit by a vow
intransitive verb
: to make a vow
vower
nounLearn More about vow
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