vows

/V AW1 Z/
noun
  1. 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. 2

    A declaration or assertion.

  3. 3

    A votive offering.

verb
  1. 1

    To make a vow; to promise.

  2. 2

    To make a vow regarding (something).

    The wronged woman vowed revenge.

  3. 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.

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