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vow
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- pronunciation:
- vaU
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- take vows
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a solemn oath, commitment, or undertaking that binds one to a particular act, service, or condition.
They exchanged wedding vows in this chapel.- synonyms:
- commitment, oath, pledge
- similar words:
- betrothal, contract, engagement, gentlemen's agreement, obligation, sacrament, word of honor
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| definition 2: |
a formal assertion, declaration, or promise.
The gang made a new vow of revenge against the rival gang.- synonyms:
- assurance, declaration, pledge, promise, word of honor
- similar words:
- affirmation, avowal, proclamation, profession, testimony, word
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| related words: |
assurance, commitment, covenant, guarantee, guaranty, homage, oath, promise |
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| phrase: |
take vows |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
vows, vowing, vowed |
| definition 1: |
to pledge or promise solemnly; take an oath.
In court, she vowed that she would tell the truth.After his car accident, he vowed to stop drinking.She vowed to her husband that she would stand by him regardless of what might happen.- synonyms:
- swear, take an oath
- similar words:
- asseverate, declare, pledge, plight, promise
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| definition 2: |
to resolve in earnest to do something; declare emphatically.
She vowed that she would never marry again.- synonyms:
- asseverate, resolve, swear
- similar words:
- affirm, assert, assure, aver, avouch, declare, profess, state
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| related words: |
commit, covenant, guarantee, guaranty, purpose, testify, undertake |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make or take a solemn pledge; make an earnest promise or commitment.
- synonyms:
- pledge, promise, swear
- similar words:
- declare
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| related words: |
profess, promise, testify |
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