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

The British broadcaster has vowed to defend the case in court. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2026

Vang, who has vowed not to accept corporate donations, has relied on a grassroots approach with door-to-door canvassing and events to build her support. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Noun

Variations on this legend suggest that the monk had broken his monastic vows, that the creation of the book in a single night was a deal offered by the monastery’s abbot, and that the book was intended to glorify his monastery. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce exchanged vows at New York City’s beloved Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2026