Vocabulary
Vowed
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
Solemnly promise to do a specific thing
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- It rejected `unilateral coercive measures`, including economic ones and vowed to boost trade within the organisation again a veiled reference to Trump`s tariff actions.
- Ahead of the series, Salman had vowed his charges would go ahead with their recently discovered `intent`, continuing to be aggressive while keeping in mind the conditions in Bangladesh.
- True, his instincts are against war, and he vowed not to involve the US in foreign entanglements and what he called `endless stupid wars`.
- Even though he has vowed to run as an independent, his indictment on corruption charges and the fact that he was pardoned by President DonaldTrump would have consequences even if he were to run against Mamdani as an independent.
- Tehran vowed to continue its nuclear programme and there is likelihood it will discontinue cooperation with the IAEA.
Synonyms
pledge, Affirm, Swear
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