|
|
Definition of Vow
1. Verb. Make a vow; promise. "They vow to move "; "He vowed never to drink alcohol again"
Specialized synonyms: Affiance, Betroth, Engage, Plight, Profess, Swear
Derivative terms: Vower
2. Noun. 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"
3. Verb. Dedicate to a deity by a vow.
Generic synonyms: Commit, Consecrate, Dedicate, Devote, Give
Derivative terms: Consecration, Consecration
Definition of Vow
1. 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.
2. v. t. To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.
3. v. i. To make a vow, or solemn promise.
4. 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.
5. v. t. To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.
6. v. i. To make a vow, or solemn promise.
Definition of Vow
1. Noun. A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order. ¹
2. Noun. A declaration or assertion. ¹
3. Verb. To make a vow. ¹
4. Verb. To declare publicly that one made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Vow
1. to make a vow (a solemn promise) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Vow
Other Resources:
Galician