English dictionary
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English noun: vow | |||
| 1. | vow (communication) a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner | ||
| Samples | They took vows of poverty. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | assurance, pledge | ||
English verb: vow | |||
| 1. | vow (communication) make a vow; promise | ||
| Samples | He vowed never to drink alcohol again. | ||
| Examples | They vow to move | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s that CLAUSE. Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | pledge, plight | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | affiance, betroth, engage, plight, profess, swear | ||
| 2. | vow (communication) dedicate to a deity by a vow | ||
| Synonyms | consecrate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something to somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give | ||
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