: a solemn promise or assertion
specifically
: one by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition
vowed; vowing; vows
: to make a vow
Examples of vow in a Sentence
Noun
The monks take a vow of silence.
The bride and groom exchanged vows.
The mayor made a vow to reduce crime.
Verb (1)
she vowed to love him forever
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Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Afterward, the duo explained why the Cowtown Marathon was the perfect place to renew their vows.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
President Trump on Tuesday vowed to proceed next week with his previous threats of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The couple eloped on the beach during the COVID-19 pandemic, but renewed their vows in front of friends and family about two years ago at Oaks Manor in Churchville, New York.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Afterward, the duo explained why the Cowtown Marathon was the perfect place to renew their vows.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
As President Trump vows to rein in government spending and saddle federal money with new restrictions, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has a lot at stake — including about $1 billion in federal grants, according to its director, Barbara Ferrer.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
President Trump on Tuesday vowed to proceed next week with his previous threats of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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vow
1 of 2 noun
: a solemn promise or statement
vow
2 of 2 verb1
: to make a vow or as a vow
2
: to bind or make holy by a vow
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