What does it mean to vow on something? Like when someone says, I vow on something/someone that I will always do something?

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anonymous · Answer

A vow (Lat. votum, vow, promise; see vote) is a promise or oath.

quickstudent · Answer

I know, but usually when someone takes a vow, they say that they vow on something that they will do something. What does that mean?

anonymous · Answer

do you mean like when someone says "I vow on my life i will..."

quickstudent · Answer

Yes

anonymous · Answer

its just a way of ensuring they are going to accomplish their mission.

anonymous · Answer

its kinda like a pinkie promise

quickstudent · Answer

So, is it like saying as long as I have this life, I will keep this promise?

anonymous · Answer

Yeah kind of.. people vow on different things bt yes that is the general idea.

quickstudent · Answer

Ok, thanks:)

anonymous · Answer

its kind of hard to explain lol i hope i didnt confuse u more

anonymous · Answer

np :)

quickstudent · Answer

Well, what if someone says, "I vow on our friendship that I will..."
Then what?

anonymous · Answer

It depends on what your vowing the friendship on.

anonymous · Answer

well then in tht case its kinda like saying if i dont accomplish this, our friendship is broken.

quickstudent · Answer

OK, now I think I get it.