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vow

[vau]

vow Definition

  • 1a solemn promise or pledge, especially one made to a deity or a loved one
  • 2a formal declaration of one's intention to fulfill a pledge or promise

Using vow: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She made a vow to always love him.

  • Example

    The couple exchanged vows in front of their families and friends.

  • Example

    He took a vow of silence for a year.

  • Example

    The monks took a vow of poverty.

vow Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vow

Phrases with vow

  • promises made by a couple during their wedding ceremony, typically involving commitment to each other and their relationship

    Example

    The bride and groom exchanged marriage vows in a beautiful outdoor ceremony.

  • a promise to not speak, often taken as a form of religious devotion or protest

    Example

    The activist took a vow of silence to draw attention to the issue of climate change.

  • vow of poverty

    a promise to live without material possessions, often taken as a form of religious devotion

    Example

    The monk took a vow of poverty and donated all his belongings to charity.

Origins of vow

from Old English 'fōn', meaning 'to take' and 'vād', meaning 'pledge'

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Summary: vow in Brief

The term 'vow' [vau] refers to a solemn promise or pledge, often made to a deity or a loved one. It can also be a formal declaration of one's intention to fulfill a pledge or promise. Examples include 'She made a vow to always love him,' and 'The monks took a vow of poverty.' 'Vow' extends into phrases like 'marriage vows,' denoting promises made during a wedding ceremony.

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