vow

Speech parts

1. vow - Noun

2. vow - Verb

Meaning

A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty.

Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection; as, the marriage vow.

To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.

To assert solemnly; to asseverate.

To make a vow, or solemn promise.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

oath covenant consecrate commitment promise guarantee undertaking pledge assurance troth word guaranty contract resolution bond
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Antonyms

break reject deny breach refrain contradict
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Hypernyms

give consecrate commit pledge devote assurance

Hyponyms

engage swear plight profess betroth affiance

Phrases with the word

confidentiality vow take a vow of celibacy take a vow of chastity take a vow of chastity and celibacy keep a vow of celibacy keep a vow of chastity

Derivatives

vowed vowing

Examples

He vowed never to drink alcohol again Source: Internet

After allowing her two months preparation, Judges 11:39 states that Jephthah kept his vow. Source: Internet

After working on the idea with Upham, Bellamy concluded "It was my thought that a vow of loyalty or allegiance to the flag should be the dominant idea. Source: Internet

Although Benedictines do not take a vow of silence, hours of strict silence are set, and at other times silence is maintained as much as is practically possible. Source: Internet

Also, whether a priest takes a vow of poverty relates to his sect of Catholicism, Franciscans are especially known for it which is why Pope Francis took the name even though he is actually a Jesuit. Source: Internet

All your Eyewitness hears is a doubling down on their pre-election vow to “not allow” the PPP back in! Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Vovin vovinam Vovk vow of betrothal vow of celibacy vow to sun