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English to English noun
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a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner |  | Example: they took vows of poverty
source: wordnet30
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A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty. | | source: webster1913 verb
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make a vow; promise | | Example: He vowed never to drink alcohol again
source: wordnet30
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dedicate to a deity by a vow | | source: wordnet30
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To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly. | | source: webster1913
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To make a vow, or solemn promise. | | source: webster1913
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