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

Nazarian acknowledged the staffing concerns and vowed to address them, though the committee did not take any votes on Wednesday about these updates, nor the updates provided by LAPD and LAFD. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

In a handful of impressively resonant scenes with King, Kylie gives Gillian an entire new generation to encourage toward the messy exuberant existence that Sally, at least in the sequel’s first few acts, vows to keep at bay. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Noun

Three years earlier, Poles announced his target with a bold vow that has echoed in these parts ever since. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The couple exchanged vows during a small New York ceremony in July 2025. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026