Definition of Vow

1. 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"

Generic synonyms: Assurance, Pledge

2. Verb. Make a vow; promise. "They vow to move "; "He vowed never to drink alcohol again"
Generic synonyms: Pledge, Plight
Specialized synonyms: Affiance, Betroth, Engage, Plight, Profess, Swear
Derivative terms: Vower

3. Verb. Dedicate to a deity by a vow.
Exact synonyms: Consecrate
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

voudoun
voudouns
voudous
vouge
vouges
vould
voulge
voulges
voulu
voussoir
voussoirs
voutsafe
voutsafed
voutsafes
vouvrays
vow (current term)
vow of chastity
vow of poverty
vowe
vowed
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vowel quantity
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voweled
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