: 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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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
In his vows, Vic says that Christine knows him better than anyone else on the planet right now.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
In brief remarks to reporters outside the courthouse, Agnifilo vowed to appeal.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Victoria and David attended the wedding but were absent for the vow renewal.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
In his vows, Vic says that Christine knows him better than anyone else on the planet right now.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
In comments last week, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng warned that external volatility could spill over into China, vowing that the central bank will try to insulate the domestic market from contagion.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
In brief remarks to reporters outside the courthouse, Agnifilo vowed to appeal.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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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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