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

Fujimori becomes Peru’s ninth leader in a decade and vows to restore stability, security and growth. — Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

There’s nothing unique about hating high school, but most people who vow never to return to their hometowns probably don’t hail from New York City. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Noun

The clash threatens to further disrupt global trade, as Houthis vow to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a chokepoint carrying roughly 12% of world commerce and major container traffic. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

These communities of men and women devote their lives to becoming more like Jesus by living out vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. — Adora Namigadde, NPR, 23 July 2026