Meaning & use
vow
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A solemn promise or pledge, especially one made formally or before witnesses.
See it in a sentence
The couple exchanged wedding vows in front of their closest friends and family.
She made a silent vow to never repeat that mistake.
A note on using this word
Vow can also work as a verb, as in "he vowed to finish the race," giving it flexibility that a synonym like "oath" (noun only) doesn't have.
Words with a similar meaning
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