Word
vowed
US/ˈvaʊd/
UK/vˈaʊd/
Definition
adj. something that is promised or done because of a serious religious or formal oath.
adj. undertaken or performed in accordance with a solemn vow. This is a non-gradable adjective often used in religious or highly formal contexts.
Examples
“She vowed to study harder after failing the test.”
“After the factory closed, the local mayor vowed to bring new jobs back to the community within two years.”
“Having witnessed the devastating effects of the drought firsthand, the scientist vowed to dedicate her remaining career to developing more resilient crop varieties for the region.”
Examples
simple
“She vowed to study harder after failing the test.”
contextual
“After the factory closed, the local mayor vowed to bring new jobs back to the community within two years.”
complex
“Having witnessed the devastating effects of the drought firsthand, the scientist vowed to dedicate her remaining career to developing more resilient crop varieties for the region.”
Real-World Examples
“And she vowed only to buy something if she could afford to "buy it three times".” “But Uefa has vowed to “paralyse” Fifa until he is gone.” Synonyms
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