🤝vow

verb
/vaʊ/

Meaning

to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
a solemn promise or assertion, typically one made publicly

Example Sentences

They vowed to love each other forever.

They took a vow to always support each other.

Example Expressions

take a vow

Synonyms

promise, pledge, swear, commit, declare, oath, commitment
Entry 1
promise, pledge, swear, commit, declare
Entry 2
pledge, oath, promise, commitment

Antonyms

break promise, renege, withdraw, betrayal, break
Entry 1
break promise, renege, withdraw
Entry 2
betrayal, break

Collocations

vow solemnly, vow publicly, vow sincerely, vow eternally, vow secretly, take a vow, vow of silence, wedding vow
Entry 1
vow solemnly, vow publicly, vow sincerely, vow eternally, vow secretly
Entry 2
take a vow, vow of silence, wedding vow

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