vow

//vaʊ//
B2Frequency Level 9Formal
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Noun

vowSingular
vowsPlural
1

A solemn promise or pledge, especially one made to a deity or in a religious context.

She made a vow to God to help the poor.

2

A formal commitment made during a ceremony, such as marriage vows.

They exchanged wedding vows in front of their families.

Verb

vowInfinitive
vowPresent tense
vowedPast tense
vowedPast participle
vowingPresent participle
vowsThird-person singular
1

To make a solemn promise or commitment to do something or to behave in a certain way.

She vowed to never give up on her dreams.

2

To declare or swear earnestly.

She vowed to tell the truth no matter what.