n. An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order: take the vows of a nun. v. vowed, vow·ing, vows v.tr. 1. To promise solemnly; pledge. See Synonyms at promise. 2. To make a pledge or threat to undertake: vowing revenge on their persecutors. v.intr. To make a vow; promise. vower n. |
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tr.v. To declare or assert: "Well, I vow it is as fine a boy as ever was seen!" (Henry Fielding). [Short for AVOW.] |
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