VOW: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VOW?

Need another word that means the same as “vow”? Find 34 synonyms and 30 related words for “vow” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Vow” are: oath, pledge, promise, bond, covenant, commitment, avowal, profession, affirmation, attestation, assurance, word, word of honour, guarantee, consecrate, swear, state under oath, swear under oath, swear on the bible, take an oath, affirm, avow, undertake, give an undertaking, engage, commit, commit oneself, make a commitment, give one's word, give one's word of honour, give an assurance

Vow as a Noun

Definitions of "Vow" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “vow” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner.
• A set of solemn promises committing one to a prescribed role, calling, or course of action, typically to marriage or a monastic career.
• A solemn promise.

Synonyms of "Vow" as a noun (14 Words)

affirmation	(religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds. The lack of one or both parents affirmation leaves some children emotionally crippled.
assurance	A statement intended to inspire confidence. She drove with assurance.
attestation	Evidence or proof of something. Personal attestations and subjective claims only matter so much.
avowal	A statement asserting the existence or the truth of something.
bond	Money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial. Their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them.
commitment	An engagement by contract involving financial obligation. A man of energy and commitment.
covenant	An agreement which brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people The Jewish faith is based on the biblical covenants made with Abraham Moses and David. There was a covenant between them that her name was never to be mentioned.
guarantee	A thing serving as security for a guarantee. The treaty provides a guarantee of free trade.
oath	A commitment to tell the truth especially in a court of law to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury. He exploded with a mouthful of oaths.
pledge	A thing that is given as security for the fulfilment of a contract or the payment of a debt and is liable to forfeiture in the event of failure. He had given the object as a pledge to a creditor.
profession	A body of people engaged in a particular profession. A barrister by profession.
promise	The quality of potential excellence. I did not keep my promise to go home early.
word	The divine word of God the second person in the Trinity incarnate in Jesus. In court it would have been his word against mine.
word of honour	The divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus.

Usage Examples of "Vow" as a noun

• They took vows of poverty.
• The vows of celibacy.

Vow as a Verb

Definitions of "Vow" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “vow” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Dedicate to a deity by a vow.
• Dedicate to someone or something, especially a deity.
• Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.
• Make a vow; promise.

Synonyms of "Vow" as a verb (20 Words)

affirm	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. They affirmed that policies were to be judged by their contribution to social justice.
avow	Admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about. He avowed that he had voted Labour in every election.
commit	Refer a parliamentary or legislative bill to a committee. You guys would have had me committed.
commit oneself	Make an investment.
consecrate	Dedicate to a deity by a vow. After the priest had consecrated the bread and wine it was immortal and divine.
engage	Engage or hire for work. Make sure the gear is engaged.
give an assurance	Guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion.
give an undertaking	Give or convey physically.
give one's word	Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow.
give one's word of honour	Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture.
guarantee	Provide a guarantee for. No one can guarantee a profit on stocks and shares.
make a commitment	Represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like.
pledge	Bind or secure by a pledge. The government pledged itself to deal with environmental problems.
promise	Make a promise or commitment. I promise you my best effort.
state under oath	Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
swear	Have confidence or faith in. He forced them to swear an oath of loyalty to him.
swear on the bible	Make a deposition; declare under oath.
swear under oath	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true.
take an oath	Interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression.
undertake	Accept as a charge. A lorry driver implicitly undertakes that he is reasonably skilled as a driver.

Usage Examples of "Vow" as a verb

• ‘never again!’ he vowed.
• I vowed that my family would never go hungry.
• The rebels vowed to continue fighting.
• I vowed myself to this enterprise.
• He vowed never to drink alcohol again.

Associations of "Vow" (30 Words)

affidavit	A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. A former employee swore an affidavit relating to his claim for unfair dismissal.
affirm	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. He refused to take the oath but chose simply to affirm on being admitted to the Privy Council.
assurance	A binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something. Assurance of faith depends on our trust in God.
avow	Assert or confess openly. He avowed his change of faith.
avowal	A statement asserting the existence or the truth of something.
betroth	Formally engage (someone) to be married. In no time I shall be betrothed to Isabel.
blaspheme	Speak irreverently about God or sacred things. Blaspheme God.
bless	Make the sign of the cross. Bless my soul Alan what are you doing.
celibacy	The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. A priest who had taken a vow of celibacy.
chastity	Abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows. Vows of chastity.
commitment	An engagement by contract involving financial obligation. I could not fault my players for commitment.
consecrate	Ordain (someone) to a sacred office, typically that of bishop. The present Holy Trinity church was consecrated in 1845.
cursed	Used to express annoyance or irritation. I ll be cursed if I can see your reasoning.
engagement	The action of engaging or being engaged. The war s most significant engagements were fought to keep these sea lanes open.
explicit	Of a person stating something in an explicit manner. A sexually explicit blockbuster.
fealty	Formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord. A property for which she did fealty.
fiance	A man who is engaged to be married.
innocence	The quality of innocent naivete. The healthy bloom in her cheeks gave her an aura of innocence.
manifesto	A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate. Manifesto commitments.
marriage	The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman. A happy marriage.
oath	A commitment to tell the truth especially in a court of law to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury. They took an oath of allegiance.
piety	The quality of being religious or reverent. Acts of piety and charity.
pledge	Bind or secure by a pledge. The government pledged itself to deal with environmental problems.
profess	Practice as a profession teach or claim to be knowledgeable about. I don t profess to be an expert.
promise	Make a promise or commitment. The results promised fame and glory.
renege	Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract. The government had reneged on its election promises.
salutation	An acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting. We greeted them but no one returned our salutations.
salute	Make a formal salute to. When the officers show up the soldiers have to salute.
swear	An offensive word used especially to express anger a swear word. Before God I swear I am innocent.
troth	Truth. A token of troth.