vows
noun · verb
Form of vow , plural of vow.
Simple meaning
A solemn pledge to do something or to behave in a certain way.
Pronunciation
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vowzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈvaʊz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of vow
A solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
plural of vow
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
plural of vow
A declaration or assertion.
verb
third-person singular of vowambitransitive
To make a vow; to promise.
third-person singular of vow
Dedicate to a deity by a vow
third-person singular of vow
To make a vow regarding (something).
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This meaning: A solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
Used this way, vows is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Formal and ceremonial
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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