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Meaning of 'vow' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Vow [ n.]
- A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty.
- Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection; as, the marriage vow.
- To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.
- To assert solemnly; to asseverate.
2 . Vow [ v. i.]
- To make a vow, or solemn promise.

Meaning of 'vow' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . vow [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
Example in sentence:
  • they took vows of poverty
2 . vow [ v]
Meaning (2):
- make a vow; promise
Example in sentence:
  • He vowed never to drink alcohol again

Nearby Words:

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