The monks take a vow of silence.
The bride and groom exchanged vows.
The mayor made a vow to reduce crime.
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appointment, arrangement, commitment, engagement, obligation;
agreement, compact, contract, covenant;
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14th century
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same year: a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way
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