vow 1 of 2

verb

Definition of vownext
as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent she vowed to love him forever

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noun

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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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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