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take vows

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All of these individuals take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and live together in community.

Then Bhima made them take vows never again to eat human flesh or to oppress the people of the city.

Krishna stayed the vengeful hand of Balarama, and prevailed upon him to take vows not to fight against the Pandavas.

Men may fast, worship saints, take vows, seek absolution; but their real salvation is to be found in none of these things.

Properly speaking the Padjao does not "take vows," but rather devotes herself to strict celibacy.

She seems to have said that she was ready to take vows of chastity if the king would do the same.

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On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to take vows, such as: join, wed, ally, associate, bond, and combine.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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