exchange vows

/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ vaʊz/

promise to love and commit to each other

The couple exchanged vows during their wedding ceremony.

They made promises to love and support each other in front of their guests.

formal

To make formal promises of love and commitment to each other, typically during a wedding ceremony.

After years of dating, they decided to exchange vows in a small, intimate ceremony.

They chose to make their promises of love in a private setting with close friends and family.

This phrase is commonly used in the context of weddings and romantic commitments.

Collocations

exchange wedding vowsmake promises during a wedding ceremonyexchange marriage vowsmake promises during a marriage ceremony

to make a solemn promise, often in a religious or formal context

to fail to keep a solemn promise

This phrase is most commonly used in the context of weddings and formal commitments.

In many cultures, exchanging vows is a legally binding act that formalizes a marriage.

The act of exchanging vows is deeply rooted in cultural and religious traditions across many societies.

From the verb 'exchange' (to give and receive) and 'vows' (promises, often religious or solemn).

This phrase is typically used in formal contexts, such as weddings, and implies a deep emotional and legal commitment.

exchange

to give and receive

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vows

promises, often solemn or religious

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