Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: vow
IPA transcription: [v'aʊ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: vow
    Meaning: a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "they took vows of poverty"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: vow
    Meaning: make a vow; promise; "He vowed never to drink alcohol again"
Usage examples
  • This vow is often mentioned in the Old Testament.
  • I hope they won't cure me; I vow I won't be cured.
  • I have tortured her to keep my vow, and still I want her....
  • He made, at that moment, a solemn vow to deliver him and then looked around for the means.
  • "Yes, but I make hereby a vow in your presence, to employ all that remains to me in pious works."
  • Past bows and invitations, Past interview, and vow, Past what ourselves can estimate, -- That makes the quick of woe!
  • That shall I do, said Balin, and that I make vow unto knighthood; and so he departed from this knight with great sorrow.
  • Awful though you think him, he shall feel the weight of my arm, and I herewith take a solemn vow to stamp out the whole race."
  • This vow full well the king perform'd After, at Humbledowne; In one day, fifty knights were slayne, With lordes of great renowne.
  • I can never forgive myself for all I have made you suffer, and when you were restored to me almost from the grave, I made a vow to do all in my power to make your future life bright and happy."