English dictionary

vow

/v/AU/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

noun.communication

Examples
They took vows of poverty.

Source: WordNet 3.0
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 <i>vow</i>; a <i>vow</i> of poverty.

noun

Source: webster1913

make a vow; promise

verb.communication

Examples
He vowed never to drink alcohol again.

Source: WordNet 3.0
dedicate to a deity by a vow

verb.communication

Synonyms consecrate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make a vow, or solemn promise.

verb

Source: webster1913