vows

NOUN

promise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assertion oath pledge

STRONG

affiance asseveration profession troth

WEAK

word of honor

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break

WEAK

breach

VERB

make a solemn promise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm assure declare promise swear

STRONG

consecrate covenant dedicate devote pledge plight testify vouch warrant

WEAK

cross one's heart give word of honor swear up and down undertake solemnly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

break misuse

WEAK

disavow

Example Sentences

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Vows of eternal fellowship become veiled insults, then unveiled ones: “I suppose you think your mind is a lovely gift basket filled with mixed fruit with a bow on top?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A few months ago, I was taken aback by an article in the New York Times’ Vows section.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2024

Recently the band was tapped to headline a show at Golden Gate Park accompanied by the Deftones, the Mars Volta, Viagra Boys and Vows on August 17.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

Vows: They made their wedding a love letter to Black culture.

From New York Times • May 28, 2023

"Vows made at sword point are not valid," the maester argued.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin