vow

3 definitions • 5 examples

to make a determined decision or promise to do something:

[ + (that) ] The guerrillas vowed (that) they would overthrow the government.

[ + to infinitive ] After the awful meals we had last Christmas, I vowed to do more of the cooking myself.

a serious promise or decision:

[ + to infinitive ] She took/made a vow never to lend money to anyone again.

to make a firm promise or decision to do something:

[ + (that) clause ] They vowed (that) they would never forget her kindness.

[ + to infinitive ] After my illness I vowed to exercise every day.