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.
Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection; as, the marriage vow.
To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.
To assert solemnly; to asseverate.
To make a vow, or solemn promise.
a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "they took vows of poverty"
make a vow; promise; "He vowed never to drink alcohol again"
dedicate to a deity by a vow
a promise, not an "idea" to be "reconsidered
A solemn pledge or promise, especially one made to God or by the name of God; dedicating oneself to an act, service, or way of life.
A promise made to God with sufficient knowledge and freedom, which has as its object a moral good that is possible and better than its voluntary omission.
A vow (Lat. votum, vow, promise; see vote) is a promise or oath.