Associations to the word «Vow»

Wiktionary

VOW, noun. 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.
VOW, noun. A declaration or assertion.
VOW, verb. (ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.
VOW, verb. (transitive) To make a vow regarding (something).
VOW, verb. To declare publicly that one has made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation.

Dictionary definition

VOW, noun. 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".
VOW, verb. Make a vow; promise; "He vowed never to drink alcohol again".
VOW, verb. Dedicate to a deity by a vow.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha