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Antonyms for vow

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : vou
Phonetic Transcription : vaÊŠ

Definition of vow

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Anglo-French and Old French vou, from Latin votum "a vow, wish, promise, dedication," noun use of neuter of votus, past participle of vovere "to promise solemnly, pledge, dedicate, vow," from PIE root *ewegwh- "to speak solemnly, vow" (cf. Sanskrit vaghat- "one who offers a sacrifice;" Greek eukhe "vow, wish," eukhomai "I pray").
  • noun promise
  • verb make a solemn promise
Example sentences :
  • The quality of sincerity in Dick's voice was more convincing than any vow might have been.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • And it was true I could have snatched the meat from her like a wolf, but because of my vow I would not.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • I brought sickness on the village, and on you hunger and the breaking of your vow.'
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • Who had exacted from her so strange a vow, that, although he might be very dear to her, she was never to let him know it?
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • The student of nature in all the ages has taken the vow of poverty.
  • Extract from : « The Call of the Twentieth Century » by David Starr Jordan
  • The vow which unites us with truth makes futurity present with us.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • He must give up all his claims, and register a vow never to take revenge.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
  • I make my vow I ha' never seen such a sight in all my life before.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • I take my vow, this is an ill day for thee and me, Little John.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • I make my vow that never have I heard the like in all my life before.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

Synonyms for vow

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