: 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
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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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Meredith Nardino, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Couples interested in exchanging their vows at the Denny’s Chapel an reserve their spot by visiting Denny's website or calling the restaurant at (702) 471-0056, though walk-ins will be accepted based on availability.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Modi at the news conference vowed to keep cooperating, saying that undocumented Indians are being lured by human traffickers.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The couple, who have been married since 2018, renewed their vows last year before welcoming their son, Jack Blues.
—Meredith Nardino, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Couples interested in exchanging their vows at the Denny’s Chapel an reserve their spot by visiting Denny's website or calling the restaurant at (702) 471-0056, though walk-ins will be accepted based on availability.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Meantime, immigrant rights activists are vowing to disrupt any raids.
— PREPPING FOR ’26: The Department of Recreation and Parks has begun laying the groundwork for a bond measure in 2026 to generate funding for its facilities.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Modi at the news conference vowed to keep cooperating, saying that undocumented Indians are being lured by human traffickers.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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