as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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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
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Recent Examples of vow
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Although familiar to many, those disturbing images are certain to bring the Holocaust into sharper focus for those who appear to have forgotten the lessons about the atrocities that the world had once vowed never again to repeat.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Jessica Booth, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
That was what kick-started their annual tradition of renewing their vows, according to the TV personality.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Israel vows to expand Gaza push Israeli officials said the country’s army had taken control of 40% of Gaza City, with experts warning the offensive could exacerbate one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Although familiar to many, those disturbing images are certain to bring the Holocaust into sharper focus for those who appear to have forgotten the lessons about the atrocities that the world had once vowed never again to repeat.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
For Chloe, exchanging wedding vows with Albert in France was sentimental.
—Jessica Booth, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
That was what kick-started their annual tradition of renewing their vows, according to the TV personality.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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There were even marketing wars that sometimes backfired, as in 1994, when Owners Abroad promised a marketing blitz after rebranding to First Choice.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The projects received millions in state and local tax incentives after promising to create thousands of new jobs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Participants are currently gathering pledges from friends and supporters.—
Nate Heinold,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Receiver Brock Boyd, an Ohio State pledge and the Star-Telegram Preseason Player of the Year, led the receivers with 93 yards and two touchdowns on seven receptions.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling for the products our editors swear by.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Laura confronts Cherry about Nicholas and swears to tell Daniel everything.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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