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

The episode, alongside earlier conduct that drew an NFL fine and a rehab stint in Malibu, tests the franchise’s trust as Nacua publicly vows greater accountability. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 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

Having already lost everything, Charlotte is determined to stand firm against the segregated pilgrimage to France and vows not to accept anything less than equal acknowledgment of her son’s sacrifice. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 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

Unlike in Cutud, participants are mostly female faith healers adhering not to vows but to mystic trances and possession. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026

Tatum and Hollis share a tender moment over a cigarette in which Hollis vows to call her the next day and stay in touch better. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 July 2026

Denmark’s leader vows to defend Greenland at the NATO summit. — Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 8 July 2026

Noun

Not play-act, but do the real work, make the hard and noble choices, not forsake his vows but live by them. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 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

Though there’s been some general comments about how long the vows were—reportedly 20 minutes each—and general details about Swift’s wedding dress and the décor, there hasn’t been all that much from inside the event. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026