Definition of Vow
1. Noun. A solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner. "They took vows of poverty"
2. Verb. Make a vow; promise. "They vow to move "; "He vowed never to drink alcohol again"
Specialized synonyms: Affiance, Betroth, Engage, Plight, Profess, Swear
Derivative terms: Vower
3. Verb. Dedicate to a deity by a vow.
Generic synonyms: Commit, Consecrate, Dedicate, Devote, Give
Derivative terms: Consecration, Consecration
Definition of Vow
1. n. A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty.
2. v. t. To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.
3. v. i. To make a vow, or solemn promise.
4. n. A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty.
5. v. t. To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.
6. v. i. To make a vow, or solemn promise.
Definition of Vow
1. to make a vow (a solemn promise) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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