A deponent verb.
A witness; especially one who gives information under oath, in a deposition concerning facts known to him or her.
Having passive grammatical form (that is, conjugating like the passive voice), but an active meaning.
A declaration or assertion.
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.
To declare publicly that one has made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation.
To make a vow; to promise.
To make a vow regarding (something).