To speak, say, tell. transitive. Without direct speech.

intransitive. To make a solemn declaration or statement with an appeal to God or a superhuman being, or to some sacred object, in confirmation of…

To promise, resolve, undertake. Const. with inf. (or its equivalent). Obs.

To vow, to promise. with infinitive or subordinate clause.

In phrases, asto make (hold, pay, keep,†yieldor break) a vow.

intransitive. To make a vow or solemn undertaking; to bind oneself by a vow.

intransitive (for reflexive). To bind oneself by a vow, to take a vow (to an act or to do something).

In phrases relating to making, keeping, or breaking a promise, trust, oath, etc., as to keep (also †hold) (one's) faith, to break (one's) faith, to…

transitive and intransitive. To promise.

intransitive. To make a promise; to engage to do or give something.

To pledge oneself, vow, plight one's troth.

to take in vow, to make a vow. Obsolete. rare.

transitive. Scottish. With infinitive as object. To vow or decide to do something. Obsolete. rare.

To testify, bear witness; to testify to, attest; esp. to give evidence upon oath in a court of law… To promise formally upon oath; to swear (to do…

intransitive. To vow, swear.

intransitive. To commit oneself to an engagement. Obsolete. rare.

transitive. To promise solemnly (to do something).