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

During a confirmation hearing, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that Iran would not yield to pressure or demands from other countries. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Macron addressed the nation Sunday, condemning the violence and vowing that those responsible would be held accountable. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Noun

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman reiterated his vow to spend as necessary with hopes to turn around the club’s fortunes. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

One is a vow, and one is a mandate, and one is a possibility, and each of them provides Cal with a path forward. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026