Vowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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vowed

 

[ vaสŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making a promise

To vow is to make a solemn promise or commitment to do something. It is often associated with personal pledges, such as vows made during a wedding ceremony. When someone vows something, it signifies a strong intention and determination. The concept of a vow is prevalent in many cultures and is often considered a serious commitment.

Synonyms

commit, pledge, promise, swear.

Examples of usage

  • They vowed to support each other forever.
  • She vowed to improve her skills through practice.
  • He vowed to dedicate his life to helping others.

Translations

Translations of the word "vowed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prometido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคœเฅเคžเคพ เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelobt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersumpah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะพะฑั–ั†ัะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przysiฤ™gaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช“ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท promis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prometido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yemin etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งน์„ธํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsahal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prisahal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘่ช“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obljubil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hefir svariรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ ะฑะตั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ and iรงmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prometido

Etymology

The word 'vow' originates from the Latin 'votum', meaning 'a vow, promise, or wish', which comes from the verb 'vovere', meaning 'to dedicate or to promise'. The transition from Latin to Old French, where it appeared as 'vot', eventually led to its adoption into Middle English as 'vow' in the 14th century. Throughout history, vows have been used in various contexts, particularly within religious and cultural ceremonies, emphasizing the importance of commitment and fidelity in human relationships. Vows are often heartfelt expressions of intention, held sacred across numerous traditions, encompassing marital promises and personal commitments alike. The emotional weight carried by vows has made them a fundamental aspect of societal bonds, establishing norms for loyalty and accountability.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,697, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.