vow

Definition

  • n. a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
  • v. make a vow; promise
  • v. dedicate to a deity by a vow

Word forms

Past tense
vowed
Past participle
vowed
Present participle
vowing
Third person singular
vows

Example sentences

  1. n.

    They made a vow to always support each other.

  2. vi.

    She vowed to finish her studies no matter what.

  3. vt.

    He vowed to protect his family at all costs.