Synonyms of vows

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verb

present tense third-person singular of vow

as in promises

to make a solemn declaration of intent

she vowed to love him forever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promises
• swears
• pledges
• agrees
• covenants
• insists
• ensures
• guarantees
• consents
• gives one's word
• assents
• undertakes
• accedes
• declares
• betroths
• plights
• affiances
• avows
• affirms
• contracts
• troths
• asserts
• avers
• engages
• warrants
• avouches

vows

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noun

plural of vow

as in pledges

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

• promises
• pledges
• oaths
• words
• assurances
• commitments
• obligations
• agreements
• contracts
• appointments
• guarantees
• troths
• arrangements
• engagements
• covenants
• compacts
• guaranties
• undertakings
• bonds
• securities
• tokens
• deposits
• warranties
• gages
• pawns
• bails

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vows

Verb

Perhaps just as remarkably, Tyland Lannister vows to die beside him. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Several of Swift’s close friends and colleagues, including Ravnik, were there to see the pair exchange vows. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

The pivot came after widespread backlash and vows from all 55 members of UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations) to boycott future FIFA competitions if the plans went through. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Building to a grand finale, the footage showcases high-scale visual effects, mythological weaponry, and massive army battles as Rama vows to defeat Ravana across the three worlds and rescue Sita, signaling the start of the era of Rama. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026

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

The political battle will continue, as Planned Parenthood’s campaign and advocacy arm vows to campaign against California Republicans who supported the measure that cut reimbursements. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

The almost Bachelorette and most famous of the bunch now vows to find her success on her own. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Count Binface vows to build one affordable home, rename London Bridge the Phoebe Waller Bridge, after the noted actress. — Scott Simon, NPR, 11 July 2026

Noun

Eternal vows extend well beyond the wedding day, and laws exist to protect and fulfill the aspirations of spouses and entire family units. — Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Thunderstorms rolled in just hours before Vosk, 42, and Godar, 43, were set to exchange vows, forcing the couple to move their ceremony from the woods to a tent overlooking the property’s iconic Highland cows. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 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

The model exchanged vows with singer Matty Healy in Los Angeles on July 18, and one of her three bridal ensembles broke this major tradition. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Around the corner, the Something Blue bridal shop will provide an outdoor wedding venue where couples can get married or renew their vows. — From Staff Reports, Des Moines Register, 21 July 2026

Moments earlier, Zoë Weber and Jordan Cantor of Hollywood had traded vows above the compound’s famous Sunken Garden. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

In other parts of the country, Holy Week penitents may fulfill their vows in different forms. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026