vow
noun
1. a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
- they took vows of poverty
Definition categories: communication, assurance, pledge
Sentences with vow as a noun:
- The old hermit, up in the mountains, took a vow of silence.
verb
1. make a vow; promise
- He vowed never to drink alcohol again
Definition categories: communication, pledge, plight
2. dedicate to a deity by a vow
Similar word(s): consecrate
Definition categories: communication, commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give
Sentences with vow as a verb:
- The wronged woman vowed revenge.
- The rebels vowed to continue their fight.