as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
we need your vow that you won't damage anything while we're gone
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Recent Examples of vow
Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 July 2025
Coleman vowed to dedicate his journey and his voice to being an advocate.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 16 July 2025
Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Ascher made that vow in 2003 following a last-minute visit with a psychic that sent more than a few goosebumps down his spine.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Verb
The bill that includes a funding cut to public broadcasting has not been passed into law but is currently advancing through Congress with the vocal backing of President Donald Trump, who's vowed to withhold endorsements from any Republican who votes against the proposal.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 July 2025
Coleman vowed to dedicate his journey and his voice to being an advocate.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 16 July 2025
Noun
Stephen, whose sister Hannah is married to Jana's brother, Jeremiah, had previously dated Wissmann before the two reconnected and eventually exchanged vows.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Ascher made that vow in 2003 following a last-minute visit with a psychic that sent more than a few goosebumps down his spine.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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The South by Southwest Conference and Festival is often populated with splashy activations from companies promising groundbreaking tech in the near future.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The United States cannot promise immunity with one hand in Florida and prosecute with the other in New York.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The Baltic States’ diplomats expressed optimism over the pledge to increase spending and stressed the importance of cooperation between the allies.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
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The criticisms against the agency were worsened by President Trump's decision to lay off hundreds of FAA employees as part of his pledge to reduce the federal workforce.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Most people swear by Arnold's Country Kitchen, and that's a wonderful spot to get your Southern food fix.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Hager isn't the only on-air personality to use profanity during a live show, as the cohosts of The View are often censored — and, in Sara Haines' case, sometimes not — for swearing during their shows, too.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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