: a solemn promise or assertion
specifically
: one by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition
vowed; vowing; vows
: to make a vow
Synonyms
Examples of vow in a Sentence
Noun
The monks take a vow of silence.
The bride and groom exchanged vows.
The mayor made a vow to reduce crime.
Verb (1)
she vowed to love him forever
Recent Examples on the Web
Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
His pledge to oust immigrants would seriously upset the labor market and increase inflation; his promises to the petroleum industry will exacerbate the climate crisis; and his vow to extend tax cuts will result in a major increase the national debt with long-term consequences.
—Washington Post, 25 June 2024
Abc News, ABC News, 27 June 2024
Kenyan protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations against new tax hikes, following violent clashes that left at least 23 people dead.
—Fox News, 26 June 2024
Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2023
Archways are dotted throughout the main living room, which is overlooked by a Juliet balcony on the first floor, while the recessed shelves are full of photographs, vintage finds and books, including the books the couple read their wedding vows from.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
See all Example Sentences for vow 
Noun
Trump’s pledges to cut the corporate tax rate and authoritarian rhetoric, such as his vow to only be a dictator on ‘day one,’ will also be fodder for Biden’s debate stage attacks.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
His pledge to oust immigrants would seriously upset the labor market and increase inflation; his promises to the petroleum industry will exacerbate the climate crisis; and his vow to extend tax cuts will result in a major increase the national debt with long-term consequences.
—Washington Post, 25 June 2024
Verb
Trump has vowed to dismantle the new Title IX addition, prevent gender-affirming care for transgender youth, remove federal funding from institutions that support transgender identities and more, according to his Agenda 47.
—Abc News, ABC News, 27 June 2024
Kenyan protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations against new tax hikes, following violent clashes that left at least 23 people dead.
—Fox News, 26 June 2024
Verb
While Feinstein on Wednesday vowed to return to the Capitol before retiring at the end of her term in early 2025, Black leaders in California wonder if the governor’s sincerity remains.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2023
Archways are dotted throughout the main living room, which is overlooked by a Juliet balcony on the first floor, while the recessed shelves are full of photographs, vintage finds and books, including the books the couple read their wedding vows from.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
See all Example Sentences for vow
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'vow.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near vow
Cite this Entry
“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
vow
1 of 2 noun
: a solemn promise or statement
vow
2 of 2 verb1
: to make a vow or as a vow
2
: to bind or make holy by a vow
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share