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vow in Dutch

vow in Dutch is gelofte, eed, gelofte afleggen — vow means a solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

vow in Dutch

gelofte
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.
eed
noun
A declaration or assertion.
gelofte afleggen
verb
(ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.
zweren
verb
(ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.

What does "vow" mean?

  1. noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
    "The couple exchanged wedding vows in front of their families."
  2. verb To make a solemn promise.
    "She vowed to finish the marathon no matter what."
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vow in a sentence

  • The couple exchanged wedding vows in front of their families.
  • He took a vow of silence during his retreat.
  • She vowed to finish the marathon no matter what.
  • He vowed revenge after losing the contract.

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What is "vow" in Dutch?

"vow" in Dutch is gelofte, eed, gelofte afleggen. vow means: A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

How do you use "vow" in a sentence?

Example: "The couple exchanged wedding vows in front of their families." In Dutch, "vow" is gelofte, eed, gelofte afleggen.

Are there other ways to say "vow" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "vow": gelofte, eed, gelofte afleggen, zweren.

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