What is the meaning of vow?

noun

  • A solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner.
    • usage: "they took vows of poverty"

verb

  • Make a vow; promise.
    • usage: "He vowed never to drink alcohol again"
  • Dedicate to a deity by a vow.
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