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Vows

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.

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noun

1
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."
2
A declaration or assertion.
3
A votive offering.

verb

1
To make a vow; to promise.
2
To make a vow regarding (something).
"The wronged woman vowed revenge."
3
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."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Vows"

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Word	Definition
oathnoun	A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
consecrateverb	(transitive) To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
swearingnoun	(linguistics) The act of swearing, or making an oath.
commitmentsnoun	Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially:
commitsverb	(transitive) To do (something bad); to perpetrate, as a crime, sin, or fault.
desirenoun	(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
desires	Desires or The Last Prescription is a 1952 West German drama film directed by Rolf Hansen and starring Heidemarie Hatheyer, O.W. Fischer, Sybil Werden and René Deltgen.
greetings	a 1968 American black comedy film co-written and directed by Brian De Palma.
pledgenoun	A solemn promise to do something.
pledged	bound by or as if by an oath
pledgesnoun	A solemn promise to do something.
preparenoun	(obsolete) preparation
preparesverb	(transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm.
promisenoun	(uncountable) Reason to expect improvement or success; potential.
promisesnoun	(uncountable) Reason to expect improvement or success; potential.
threatenverb	To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
threateningnoun	An act of threatening; a threat.
threatensverb	To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
undertakenoun	(British, informal) The passing of slower traffic on the curbside rather than on the side closest to oncoming traffic.
undertakesverb	(transitive) To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).