Vows: meaning, definitions and examples

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vows

[ vaʊz ]

^{Context #1}

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.

^{Context #2}

religious

Solemn promises made to a deity or higher power, often as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.

Synonyms

covenant, oath, pledge

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.

^{Context #3}

promise

To solemnly promise or commit to something, often with great sincerity or determination.

Synonyms

pledge, promise, swear

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

Word origin

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.