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vow

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noun

ˈvau̇ How to pronounce vow (audio)
: a solemn promise or assertion
specifically : one by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition

vow

2 of 3

verb (1)

vowed; vowing; vows

transitive verb

1
: to promise solemnly : swear
2
: to bind or consecrate by a vow

intransitive verb

: to make a vow
vower
ˈvau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce vow (audio)
noun

vow

3 of 3

verb (2)

vowed; vowing; vows

transitive verb

: avow, declare

Synonyms

Noun

Verb (1)

Example Sentences

Noun The monks take a vow of silence. The bride and groom exchanged vows. The mayor made a vow to reduce crime.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Crawford doesn’t think there was anything so dramatic as a vow of celibacy, but the effect was much the same. Christopher Tayler, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 In contrast, the diocesan priests who serve most Catholic parishes don’t take a vow of poverty and receive a salary. WSJ, 26 Mar. 2022 As a minister Hovind, also claimed a vow of poverty. Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2022 De la Iglesia himself then retweeted the company’s post, also promising a vow of silence. Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 Feb. 2022 Wright ordered Kreuper, who took a vow of poverty and whose living expenses are paid by the order, to pay $835,339 in restitution to St. James. Michael Finnegan, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2022 Federal prosecutors said Kreuper, who had taken a vow of poverty, used money intended for the school to pay for large gambling expenses incurred at casinos, and other charges. Stella Chan, CNN, 8 Feb. 2022 Wright ordered Kreuper, who took a vow of poverty and whose living expenses are paid for by the order, to pay $835,339 in restitution to St. James. Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2022 Some young Chinese have joined online communities where members are bound by one commitment: a vow to remain unmarried. Yvonne Lau, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022
Verb
Member countries are also stepping up their supply of weapons to Kyiv, as Ukrainians vow to defend their nation no matter the cost. Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2022 As partisans on both sides vow more serious cyberattacks, experts say there are real risks of the situation spiraling out of control. Alan Suderman And Frank Bajak, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Mar. 2022 Democrats vow that no one making less than $400,000 will see a tax increase, but Republicans counter that some in that classification will pay more taxes, citing a report from the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2022 When a complaint is first filed, Friedman said, defendants who say they are being falsely accused often vow to fight and want to go to trial. Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 25 June 2022 This summer, both men vow to continue using the beach until they’re taken away in handcuffs. New York Times, 24 June 2022 Disney, Netflix and other Hollywood companies vow to pay travel costs for abortions after Roe vs. Wade decision. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2022 Meanwhile, as the orange flames roar incessantly into the sky, young environmentalists vow to keep up the pressure. Anastasia Moloney, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 May 2022 Palau also builds upon the Palau Pledge, a commitment established in 2017 that requires visiting tourists to vow to be protective of Palau’s environment and culture. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 17 May 2022
Verb
Among the multinationals with regional headquarters in Panama: shipping company Maersk, the Procter & Gamble Co., Chevron CVX +1.7% Corp., ExxonMobil XOM +1.4%, and BP, all of which vow to be carbon neutral and buy carbon credits. Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 In a world where major government and private institutions vow to hire more people of color but rarely follow through, Villanueva’s department walks the diversity walk with a swagger. Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2022 Democrats vow that no one making less than $400,000 will see a tax increase, but Republicans counter that some in that classification will pay more taxes, citing a report from the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2022 According to the trailer, Amsterdam follows three friends played by Bale, Robbie and Washington who met during war time and now vow to always protect one another. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 July 2022 Disney, Netflix and other Hollywood companies vow to pay travel costs for abortions after Roe vs. Wade decision. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2022 When a complaint is first filed, Friedman said, defendants who say they are being falsely accused often vow to fight and want to go to trial. Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 25 June 2022 This summer, both men vow to continue using the beach until they’re taken away in handcuffs. New York Times, 24 June 2022 Meanwhile, as the orange flames roar incessantly into the sky, young environmentalists vow to keep up the pressure. Anastasia Moloney, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English vowe, from Anglo-French vou, from Latin votum, from neuter of votus, past participle of vovēre to vow; akin to Greek euchesthai to pray, vow, Sanskrit vāghat sacrificer

Verb (2)

Middle English, short for avowen

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Verb (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vow was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing vow

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