Vow: meaning, definitions and examples

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vow

 

[ vaสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A solemn promise or assertion; a vow is often made in a formal religious ceremony.

Synonyms

oath, pledge, promise

Examples of usage

  • They exchanged vows at the altar.
  • She took a vow of silence for a week.
Context #2 | Noun

relationship

A set of solemn promises committing two people to each other, typically forming a marriage or other close relationship.

Synonyms

oath, pledge, promise

Examples of usage

  • They exchanged vows in a beautiful garden ceremony.
  • Their wedding vows brought tears to everyone's eyes.

Translations

Translations of the word "vow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น voto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคชเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gelรผbde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sumpah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ั‚ะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›lubowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช“ใ„ (ใกใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voeu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ voto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yemin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งน์„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฐุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsaha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsaha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ช“่จ€ (shรฌyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaobljuba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ and

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ voto

Etymology

The word 'vow' originated from the Old English word 'fฤw' meaning 'a promise, pledge, or oath.' It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from religious ceremonies to personal commitments. Vows have played a significant role in human relationships and traditions, symbolizing dedication and loyalty.

See also: avow, votary, vows.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,896, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.