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

  1. Bename as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give.

  2. Bename as a verb (transitive):

    To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.

  3. Bename as a verb (transitive):

    To name; call; style; describe as.

  1. 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."

  2. Vow as a noun:

    A declaration or assertion.

  1. Vow as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To make a vow; to promise.

  2. Vow as a verb (transitive):

    To make a vow regarding (something).

    Examples:

    "The wronged woman vowed revenge."

  3. 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."

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