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

When the boss returns to the office vowing to send them all to jail, he is stunned to see the women have introduced job-sharing, flexible hours, and on-site child care. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Biesenbach, who vowed stability, was MOCA’s sixth director in its nearly 40-year history. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Noun

Funny thing is, their love only deepened and the couple was married in July, and both reportedly recited their own vows. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

As children, Jo’s grandmother, Lola, tells the girls stories of Nakali, a hidden island where all the creatures of Filipino folklore reside—and the pair vow to one day find the island together. — Parents, 25 Sep. 2026