Pronunciation: /vaʊ/
noun a solemn promise or pledge
A1 She made a vow to always be there for her best friend.
A2 The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony.
B1 Taking a vow of silence can be a challenging practice.
B2 The politician made a vow to fight for equality and justice.
C1 The monk took a solemn vow of poverty and humility.
C2 Her vow to protect the environment led to significant changes in her community.
verb to solemnly promise or pledge
A1 I vow to always be there for you.
A2 She vowed to never give up on her dreams.
B1 The couple vowed to love each other forever.
B2 He vowed to uphold the values of his organization.
C1 The politician vowed to make positive changes in the community.
C2 The CEO vowed to increase company profits by 20% this year.
formal The couple exchanged vows in front of their family and friends.
informal I made a vow to never eat fast food again, but I caved in yesterday.
slang I swear, I'll never talk to him again, that's my vow.
figurative She took a vow of silence to reflect on her actions.
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