Synonyms of vow

vow 1 of 2

verb

as in to promise

to make a solemn declaration of intent

she vowed to love him forever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promise
• swear
• pledge
• covenant
• agree
• ensure
• insist
• guarantee
• give one's word
• undertake
• plight
• accede
• troth
• consent
• assent
• declare
• betroth
• affiance
• affirm
• avow
• assert
• contract
• engage
• aver
• warrant
• avouch

vow

2 of 2

noun

ˈvau̇ 

as in promise

a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something

we need your vow that you won't damage anything while we're gone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promise
• pledge
• oath
• word
• commitment
• assurance
• obligation
• troth
• agreement
• contract
• guarantee
• covenant
• arrangement
• engagement
• appointment
• guaranty
• compact
• undertaking
• security
• warranty
• token
• bond
• deposit
• gage
• bail
• pawn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vow

Verb

Jeffries vowed to reverse cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies should Democrats retake the House majority in November. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

Trump strode into office for a second term vowing to avoid lengthy and expensive military entanglements. — Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Noun

And a few weeks before exchanging their vows, Vogue caught up with the bride at her final dress fitting with designer Danielle Frankel in Los Angeles. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

The couple had exchanged vows at Lenny Kravitz’ apartment in Paris, my source said. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026