: 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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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
The clip also showcased the emotional moment when Shallcross and Biggar read their vows to one another at the dreamy outdoor ceremony.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that more attacks on Iran were on the way.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 June 2025
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Noun
Mack traded vows with her beau, a man TMZ identified only as Frank, earlier this month.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
The clip also showcased the emotional moment when Shallcross and Biggar read their vows to one another at the dreamy outdoor ceremony.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Verb
Iran vowed to retaliate, launching barrages of drones and missiles at sites and cities across Israel from Friday.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that more attacks on Iran were on the way.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 June 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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