vowed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /vaʊd/
KK: /vaʊd/
adjective
Definition
A word that describes something that has been promised or committed to with seriousness and dedication.
Example
She made a vowed commitment to help the community every weekend.
Conversation
I can't believe you vowed to run a marathon this year!
I know, right? It feels like a huge commitment.
Do you think you'll stick to your vowed training schedule?
Definitely! I’m really motivated to see it through.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pledged
promised
sworn
Antonyms
uncommitted
disloyal
renounced
verb
Definition
To make a serious promise or commitment to do something.
Example
She vowed to always support her friends in times of need.
Tense Forms
Past: vowed
Past Participle: vowed
Conversation
I remember when you vowed to start exercising more regularly.
Yeah, that was a big promise for me.
How's that going for you now?
Root Explanation
Vowed → It originates from the Old English 'fǣgan' (meaning to promise or dedicate) and is related to the Old French 'vouer' (meaning to vow or dedicate). The word 'vowed' means to have made a solemn promise or commitment.
Memory Tip
Think of making a 'promise' or 'dedication' — that's what 'vowed' means.
Visually Confused Words
avowed
unvowed
rowed
nowed
dowed
bowed