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

As the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises proceed, North Korea denounces them as invasion rehearsals, launches missiles and vows stronger deterrence, even as analysts say scaling back drills could weaken long-term allied readiness. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Trump denies that there’s a weapons shortage, and vows to hunt down whoever leaked details of the weapons shortage that definitely doesn’t exist. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

In the video compilation, which has over 11 million views, the bride and groom exchange vows in front of a white and green mix of blooms and vegetables. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

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

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

Noun

Taylor Swift has been dealt a devastating blow just weeks after exchanging vows with Travis Kelce. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2026

The pair first married in April 2022, but renewed their vows in August 2025, in an intimate New York ceremony, where Brooklyn Beckham's parents were notably missing. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Sophie married into the royal family in 1999, tying the knot with Prince Edward at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle—the same church where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would go on to exchange vows. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

The Jersey Shore legend, 41, and the professional wrestler, 31, exchanged vows for a second time in a romantic ceremony overlooking Lake Como in Italy on Monday, July 20, during their multi-stop European honeymoon, PEOPLE exclusively reveals. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Settlers have long illegally seized Palestinian homes in the West Bank, but the attacks have stepped up in recent years amid vows by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to establish new settler outposts and legalize more existing ones. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

And a few weeks before exchanging their vows, Vogue caught up with the bride at her final dress fitting with designer Danielle Frankel in Los Angeles. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

The couple had exchanged vows at Lenny Kravitz’ apartment in Paris, my source said. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Your daughter can save her more intimate plans for a renewal-of-vows ceremony held on a milestone anniversary. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026