: 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
Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024
The couple posed for photos and cut cake at the resort, where Sinatra often stayed, following their vows.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 July 2024
Brady Dennis, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
The new Labour government, led by Keir Starmer, has vowed his Cabinet is committed to the annual fee of £169.50 ($219).
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2023
Archways are dotted throughout the main living room, which is overlooked by a Juliet balcony on the first floor, while the recessed shelves are full of photographs, vintage finds and books, including the books the couple read their wedding vows from.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
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Noun
On Monday, July 22, Stause shared a series of snaps from their vow renewal in her spouse’s native country Australia, which also took place on the Selling Sunset star’s 43rd birthday.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024
The couple posed for photos and cut cake at the resort, where Sinatra often stayed, following their vows.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 July 2024
Verb
Harris vowed to end federal support for the fossil fuel industry and immediately stop new oil leases on federal lands and waters.
—Brady Dennis, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
The new Labour government, led by Keir Starmer, has vowed his Cabinet is committed to the annual fee of £169.50 ($219).
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
Verb
While Feinstein on Wednesday vowed to return to the Capitol before retiring at the end of her term in early 2025, Black leaders in California wonder if the governor’s sincerity remains.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2023
Archways are dotted throughout the main living room, which is overlooked by a Juliet balcony on the first floor, while the recessed shelves are full of photographs, vintage finds and books, including the books the couple read their wedding vows from.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 26 Jul. 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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