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
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The country’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, had vowed to toughen the country’s migration policy during his election campaign.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Brief Remarks The couple kept their vows short, eager to move on to the celebration with their guests.
—Daniel Victor, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Verb
The White House, meanwhile, has vowed to veto any budget that includes significant Medicaid cuts, setting the stage for a potentially high-stakes standoff.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The country’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, had vowed to toughen the country’s migration policy during his election campaign.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Noun
Lucas renewed her vows in 1932 and then again in 1933.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Brief Remarks The couple kept their vows short, eager to move on to the celebration with their guests.
—Daniel Victor, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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Of course, no lead is secure in the golf world, so Sunday promises to be full of intrigue and excitement at Quail Hollow.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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Unfortunately, Swift never promised to be part of the prize.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Shoot-for-the-moon pledges are still the right strategy according to the American Chamber of Commerce’s Solomon — whether each dollar comes through over the next several years is a matter that can be dealt with later.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The second initiative was a $68-million pledge for Google to fund artificial intelligence in the form of a National AI Accelerator.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Wayne swears by creating contrast with black or white.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Shariat swears by the finger technique used in culinary traditions throughout East and Southwest Asia.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
13 May 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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