Definitions for VOW
vaʊvow

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. vowverb

   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"

2. vowverb

   make a vow; promise

   "He vowed never to drink alcohol again"

3. vow, consecrateverb

   dedicate to a deity by a vow

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. vownoun

   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. vownoun

   A declaration or assertion.

3. vowverb

   To make a vow.

4. vowverb

   To declare publicly that one made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation.

   The rebels vowed to continue their fight until they succeed.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vow

   A vow (Lat. votum, vow, promise; see vote) is a promise or oath. A vow is used as a promise, a promise solemn rather than casual.

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1. vow

   A vow is a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment, often implying a serious dedication or determination toward accomplishing a specific goal. It can also refer to a formal oath or promise made to a deity or a religious commitment that is taken, like in a marriage ceremony, religious ordination, or during a religious festival.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vownoun

   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

2. Vownoun

   specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection; as, the marriage vow

3. Vownoun

   to give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly

4. Vownoun

   to assert solemnly; to asseverate

5. Vowverb

   to make a vow, or solemn promise

6. Etymology: [OE. vouen, OF. vouer, voer, F. vouer, LL. votare. See Vow, n.]

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1. Vow

   A vow is a promise or oath.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vow

   vow, n. a voluntary promise made to God, and, as such, carrying with it the most stringent obligation to its fulfilment: a solemn or formal promise of fidelity or affection: (Shak.) a positive assertion.—v.t. to give by solemn promise: to devote: to threaten, to maintain solemnly.—v.i. to make vows.—n. Vow′-fell′ow (Shak.), one bound by the same vow.—Baptismal vows, the promises made at baptism by the person baptised, or by the sponsors or parents in his name; Monastic vows (see Monastery); Solemn, as opposed to Simple vows, such vows as the Church takes under her special charge, or is said in a solemn manner to accept, as those of poverty, obedience, and chastity, involving complete and irrevocable surrender. [O. Fr. vou (Fr. vœu)—L. votum—vovēre, to vow.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. vow

   A promise.

   They took their wedding vows seriously and created new ones and let go of the traditional ones for marriage.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 13, 2020  

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1. VOW

   What does VOW stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the VOW acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Dedicate
   • Pledge

Anagrams for VOW »

1. WVO

How to pronounce VOW?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say VOW in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of VOW in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of VOW in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of VOW in a Sentence

1. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton:

   Would this have happened if the driver and the passengers were white? I don't think it would have, this kind of racism exists and it's incumbent on all of us to vow and ensure that it doesn't continue to happen.

2. Toni Tennille:

   The only one I slept with the whole time I was married was Daryl, i was determined I was going to make my marriage work. I also made a vow that I was going to be true to Daryl and faithful to Daryl, and I was the entire time.

3. Teddy Baguilat:

   This tyranny and impunity have led the president to warn that lawlessness is taking over the country and yet Teddy Baguilat has also repeatedly declared Teddy Baguilat vow to bring peace and order to the Philippines, i sincerely hope that he will make good on his words and bring justice to victims like Fr. Richmond Nilo.

4. Saco Fire Chief John Duross:

   We vow to never forget.

5. Art Markman:

   One big problem with making stress reduction your New Year's resolution is that it's so abstract, you can't just vow to relax without being more specific.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=VOW
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vow
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vow
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VOW
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=VOW
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=VOW