Vows: meaning, definitions and examples
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vows
[ vaʊz ]
wedding ceremony
Promises or commitments made by a couple during their wedding ceremony, expressing their love and dedication to each other.
Synonyms
commitments, pledges, promises
Examples of usage
- The couple exchanged heartfelt vows at the altar.
- They wrote their own vows to make the ceremony more personal.
- She teared up while reciting her vows to him.
religious
Solemn promises made to a deity or higher power, often as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The monks took vows of silence and poverty.
- She vowed to devote her life to serving the church.
- He broke his vows and was excommunicated from the monastery.
promise
To solemnly promise or commit to something, often with great sincerity or determination.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They vowed to never give up on each other.
- She vowed to avenge her father's death.
- He vowed to fight for justice until his last breath.
Translations
Translations of the word "vows" in other languages:
🇵🇹 votos
- promessas
- juramentos
🇮🇳 व्रत
- प्रतिज्ञा
- शपथ
🇩🇪 Gelübde
- Versprechen
- Schwüre
🇮🇩 sumpah
🇺🇦 обітниці
- клятви
- присяги
🇵🇱 śluby
🇯🇵 誓い (ちかい)
🇫🇷 vœux
- promesses
- serments
🇪🇸 votos
- promesas
- juramentos
🇹🇷 yeminler
- vaatler
- sözler
🇰🇷 맹세
- 서약
- 다짐
🇸🇦 عهود
- وعود
- أيمان
🇨🇿 sliby
🇸🇰 sľuby
🇨🇳 誓言 (shìyán)
🇸🇮 zaobljube
🇮🇸 heit
- loforð
- eiðar
🇰🇿 ант
- уәде
- серт
🇬🇪 ფიცი
🇦🇿 andlar
🇲🇽 votos
- promesas
- juramentos
Etymology
The word 'vows' originated from the Old French word 'vou' meaning 'solemn promise' or 'pledge'. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages to refer to promises made in various contexts, including marriage ceremonies and religious rituals. The concept of making vows has long been associated with commitment, dedication, and solemnity.