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vower

vower

9.5
A person who makes a serious promise to act or live in a certain way
  • noun
  • /ˈvaʊər/
translation icon : votante
  • A vower of loyalty, she never betrayed her friends.

Examples

  • Throughout history, vowers of chastity have played important roles in spiritual communities.

  • Many religious vowers dedicate their lives to service and prayer.

  • The ceremony was attended by several vowers who pledged their commitment to the cause.

  • He is a dedicated vower of honesty and integrity.

  • As a committed environmentalist, she is a dedicated vower to protect the planet for future generations.

  • The new members at the ceremony were proud to be identified as solemn vowers of loyalty to their organization.

  • After months of preparation, he stood before the audience as a fervent vower of the principles of justice and equality.

Synonyms

promiser
vsvower
1 5.7

A person who says they will do something

makes a solemn commitment about personal conduct rather than general assurance
pledger
vsvower
1 6.5

A person who promises to give money or support a cause

makes a solemn personal commitment about behaviour rather than donating support
swearer
vsvower
  • Formal
5.8

A person who makes a formal promise in court or at a ceremony

makes a personal commitment about behaviour outside legal settings
promisor
vsvower
  • Formal
8.9

A person who says they will do something, often legally bound by a contract

makes a solemn personal commitment focused on conduct rather than legal duty

Surface Forms

vower singular
vowers plural

Morphology

vower = vow (transparent) = vow + er

Formed by the productive agentive suffix '-er' on 'vow'; a learner knowing 'vow' can readily infer 'vower' = one who vows.

Etymology

The word vower comes from the same root as vow, from the Latin votum which meant 'a promise' or 'a wish'. So a vower is someone who makes a serious promise or pledge.