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vow
- pronunciation:
- vaU
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition: |
a serious promise or pledge.
She made a vow of revenge.The couple exchanged wedding vows.- synonyms:
- oath, pledge
- similar words:
- contract, engagement, obligation
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| related words: |
guarantee, oath, promise |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
vowed, vowing, vows |
| definition: |
to promise or pledge in a serious way.
The witness vowed to tell the truth in court.The mayor vowed that he would put a stop to crime.- similar words:
- declare, pledge, promise
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| related words: |
commit, guarantee, undertake |
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