English to English
vow
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noun (n)
- a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner(noun.communication)Example:
They took vows of poverty.
source: wordnet30 - 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 vow; a vow of poverty.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- make a vow; promise(verb.communication)Example:
He vowed never to drink alcohol again.
source: wordnet30 - 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
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