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

Cathy Engelbert will step down as WNBA commissioner at year’s end after more than seven years, but vows to stay on temporarily if a successor isn’t found. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 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

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

Noun

For one daughter’s 2011 wedding, Roebbelen built a pergola for the vows and a stage for a 13-piece band. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

The couple tied the knot in September 2023, exchanging vows by the beaches of Mallorca. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

The couple exchanged vows during a small New York ceremony in July 2025. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Both grooms wrote their own vows, but one of the ceremony’s most memorable roles belonged to Zuckerman’s 90-year-old grandmother, who served as their flower girl and walked alongside both of their mothers. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

The seven stones on each of their wedding bands represent those seven steps and vows. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

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