The difference between Bename and Vow
When used as verbs, bename means to swear on oath, whereas vow means to make a vow.
Vow is also noun with the meaning: a solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bename and Vow
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Bename as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give.
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Bename as a verb (transitive):
To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.
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Bename as a verb (transitive):
To name; call; style; describe as.
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Vow as a noun:
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
Examples:
"The old hermit, up in the mountains, took a vow of silence."
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Vow as a noun:
A declaration or assertion.
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Vow as a verb (ambitransitive):
To make a vow; to promise.
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Vow as a verb (transitive):
To make a vow regarding (something).
Examples:
"The wronged woman vowed revenge."
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Vow as a verb:
To declare publicly that one has made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation.
Examples:
"The rebels vowed to continue their fight."