vow
noun
a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment.
will vow
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future tenseof vow.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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At the coronation, the king will vow to serve as Defender of the Faith, the Protestant faith, as Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 29, 2023
Whoever becomes speaker will vow to be speaker for the whole House, not just the top representative of his or her party.
From New York Times ● Oct. 25, 2018
In her opening statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee, Haspel will vow not to allow the CIA to conduct a similar detention and interrogation program if she is confirmed.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2018
He estimates that 140 million Americans will vow to change some aspect of their behavior with the start of the new year, based on surveys and studies.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 28, 2017
Estraven said, “I will vow peace with you.”
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
