vower

Thân thiện

A young vower makes a solemn promise to always be kind.

Definition

Noun: A person who makes a solemn, often formal, promise or vow to do something or to behave in a specific manner.

Examples of Usage

• The young vowers of eternal love exchanged rings in a private ceremony.
• Throughout history, there have been many vowers of chastity, but far fewer who consistently observe it.
• As a vower to protect the kingdom, the knight's oath was his most sacred duty.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a public or formal declaration, distinguishing a vower from someone who merely makes a private intention.
• It is frequently used in religious, ceremonial, or deeply committed personal contexts (e.g., vowers of poverty, silence, or allegiance).

Variants and Related Words

• Vow (noun/verb): The solemn promise itself, or the act of making such a promise.
  • He took a vow of silence.
• Avower (noun): A person who acknowledges or declares something openly and frankly. (Note: This is a close but distinct term, focusing on declaration rather than a promise of future action).

Synonyms

• Pledger
• Promisor
• Oath-taker
• Swearer

Antonyms

• Renouncer
• Breaker (as in oath-breaker)
• Recanter

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who makes a solemn promise to do something or behave in a certain way
   • young vowers of eternal love
   • there are many vowers of chastity but few who observe it