to vow
Third Person
vows
Present Participle
vowing
Past Tense
vowed
Past Participle
vowed
1
to make a sincere promise to do or not to do something particular
transitive
- The couple vowed to support each other through thick and thin.
- Every year, they vow to spend quality time together as a family.
- Tomorrow, they will vow to uphold the values of their organization.
- The team is vowing to work collaboratively on the upcoming project.
- The soldier vowed allegiance to their country and swore to defend it with their life.
2
to solemnly promise or dedicate oneself or something to a God, a deity, or a purpose
- After experiencing a life-changing event, she vowed herself to the pursuit of inner peace and personal growth.
- The athlete vowed himself to intense physical training and discipline to achieve his dream.
- The musician vowed herself to the art of classical music and dedicated countless hours to perfecting her craft.
- The devotee vowed his loyalty and service to the deity, offering his entire life to the divine purpose.
- Seeking divine blessings, he vowed his annual harvest to the deity.
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