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
Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
During Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to New Delhi earlier this week the two countries put differences aside, pledged to foster closer ties and vowed to deepen trade.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Both oppose Texas’ voucher program and vow to increase public education funding.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Progressive groups are vowing to mount challenges from the left to any lawmaker who opposes the war powers vote, Axios reported.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
During Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to New Delhi earlier this week the two countries put differences aside, pledged to foster closer ties and vowed to deepen trade.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
His two biggest strengths in the 2024 campaign were his vow to be a strong steward of the economy and his immigration promises.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Both oppose Texas’ voucher program and vow to increase public education funding.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
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After Algeria was convulsed by nationwide protests in 2019, the government became concerned about broader social unrest and promised economic aid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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As in most homes, the center of daily living and entertaining will be the eat-in kitchen, which promises to be impressive, both in terms of form and function.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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Beyond upgrading transitional industries, Beijing reaffirmed pledges to cultivate emerging and future sectors, including semiconductors, aerospace, biotechnology, quantum technology and embodied AI.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Seniors Sawyer Dotson, a Lipscomb pledge, and Avery Webb comprise a lethal 3-point shooting duo.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Billy Bob Thornton swears a blue streak.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Wallace asked Rafsanjani to swear on Allah that his country was not in pursuit of a nuclear weapon.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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