vow
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/vaʊ/
English
Definitions
noun
- A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.“The old hermit, up in the mountains, took a vow of silence.”
- A declaration or assertion.
- A votive offering.
verb
- To make a vow; to promise.
- To make a vow regarding (something).“The wronged woman vowed revenge.”
- To declare publicly that one has made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation.“The rebels vowed to continue their fight.”
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