: 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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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
In the past, Kaepernick’s protest and countless other incidents have prompted reactionary vows to boycott the league, along with the ritualistic burning of team jerseys and other merchandise.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The Times and a book publisher also named in the suit, Penguin Random House, both said the suit lacked merit and vowed not to be swayed by the presidential pressure.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Stephenie and Christian, an accountant, exchanged vows in 1994 and went on to welcome three sons.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
In the past, Kaepernick’s protest and countless other incidents have prompted reactionary vows to boycott the league, along with the ritualistic burning of team jerseys and other merchandise.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Beijing has repeatedly vowed to bring the island democracy under its control—by force if necessary.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The Times and a book publisher also named in the suit, Penguin Random House, both said the suit lacked merit and vowed not to be swayed by the presidential pressure.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vow
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 20 Sep. 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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