Synonyms of vow

vow 1 of 2

verb

as in to promise

to make a solemn declaration of intent

she vowed to love him forever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promise
• swear
• pledge
• covenant
• agree
• ensure
• insist
• guarantee
• give one's word
• undertake
• plight
• accede
• troth
• consent
• assent
• declare
• betroth
• affiance
• affirm
• avow
• assert
• contract
• engage
• aver
• warrant
• avouch

vow

2 of 2

noun

ˈvau̇ 

as in promise

a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something

we need your vow that you won't damage anything while we're gone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promise
• pledge
• oath
• word
• commitment
• assurance
• obligation
• troth
• agreement
• contract
• guarantee
• covenant
• arrangement
• engagement
• appointment
• guaranty
• compact
• undertaking
• security
• warranty
• token
• bond
• deposit
• gage
• bail
• pawn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vow

Verb

Caputo vowed to prevent such pitfalls, with intelligence and financial oversight agencies helping to vet applicants’ identities, criminal records and sources of funds. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Amid the pandemic and after the killing of George Floyd, companies and institutions vowed to help the economic conditions of Black Americans. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Noun

Because Dylan is a lifelong Knicks fan who grew up in the city, Aemilia’s vows included a quote from Knicks head coach Mike Brown, in celebration of the team’s historic win a week before the wedding. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Sink and Laprad exchanged vows and rings, and then the party began with the help of a DJ, as well as guests and several local businesses that provided food and other contributions, per the Island Free Press. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026