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ESLBeginner Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
"vow" "sware" "pledge" "promise"
Hi, could someone explain what's the difference among those words? thanks.
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'Vow' and 'pledge' are the most formal activities; 'swear' is next, and 'promise' is the least formal activity. By 'formal', I do not mean register; I mean the activity itself.
- 'Vow' and 'pledge' are the most formal activities; 'swear' is next, and 'promise' is the least formal activity.
- By 'formal', I do not mean register; I mean the activity itself.
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'Vow' and 'pledge' are the most formal activities; 'swear' is next, and 'promise' is the least formal activity. By 'formal', I do not mean register; I mean the activity itself.
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The difference is that some have particular uses, though they all can mean the same thing.
Vows are exchanged at a wedding.
Allegiance is pledged.
One swears to tell the truth in court.
In many other situations, though, they can be used almost interchangeably.
Vows are exchanged at a wedding.
Allegiance is pledged.
One swears to tell the truth in court.
In many other situations, though, they can be used almost interchangeably.
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