1. To dedicate to a deity by a vow; SYN. consecrate.
2. To make a vow; promise.

ETYM Old Eng. vou, Old Fren. vou, veu, vo, vu, French veu, from Latin votum, from vovere, to vow. Related to Avow, Devout, Vote.
> 1. A solemn promise; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition.
2. Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection.