Definition of Vow. Meaning of Vow. Synonyms of Vow

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Definition of Vow

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Vow Vow, v. i. To make a vow, or solemn promise. Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. --Eccl. v. 5.
Vow
Vow Vow, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Vowed; p. pr. & vb. n. Vowing.] [OE. vouen, OF. vouer, voer, F. vouer, LL. votare. See Vow, n.] 1. To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly. ``When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it.' --Eccl. v. 4. [Men] that vow a long and weary pilgrimage. --Shak. 2. To assert solemnly; to asseverate.

Meaning of Vow from wikipedia

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