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

But that reassurance may become harder to sustain as pressure builds on Russia’s war machine, and the Kremlin vows to press ahead with achieving its military objectives in Ukraine, whatever the cost. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vows to stay the course after historic defeats in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where his CDU was ejected from parliament for the first time. — Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Continue reading … PRIVILEGE AND POWER — Children's YouTube star vows $1M donation after Macklemore's tour firing. — FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

In a handful of impressively resonant scenes with King, Kylie gives Gillian an entire new generation to encourage toward the messy exuberant existence that Sally, at least in the sequel’s first few acts, vows to keep at bay. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Their parents, Maggie Baird and Patrick O’Connell, were also there to watch their son exchange vows. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 30 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

Noun

Following the visit, their centuries-old monastic vows became the center of controversy. — Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Since exchanging vows in July 2026, the pop star and NFL player have barely seen each other due to their hectic schedules. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026

Because Dylan is a lifelong Knicks fan who grew up in the city, Aemilia’s vows included a quote from Knicks head coach Mike Brown, in celebration of the team’s historic win a week before the wedding. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Sink and Laprad exchanged vows and rings, and then the party began with the help of a DJ, as well as guests and several local businesses that provided food and other contributions, per the Island Free Press. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

The pair exchanged emotional vows in front of 1,000 guests, with Swift walking down the aisle in a Dior Haute Couture gown, Cartier jewelry, and custom Christian Louboutin shoes. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Funny thing is, their love only deepened and the couple was married in July, and both reportedly recited their own vows. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Dove Cameron and Damiano David are married after exchanging vows in a picturesque Italian town. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

The Major Food Group hospitality giant (Carbone, Sadelle’s, Chareau ZZ’s, Contessa) swapped vows with publicist extraordinaire Cait Bailey. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026