'To take a vow' or 'to take the vow'? Make vs. Take a vow?
Would the first one refer to any situation where somebody promises something, and the second only to a religious context?

Also, would the verbs 'to take' and 'to make' be interchangeable (have the same meaning)?

Thank you in advance!!

Question

'To take a vow' or 'to take the vow'? Make vs. Take a vow?
Would the first one refer to any situation where somebody promises something, and the second only to a religious context?

Also, would the verbs 'to take' and 'to make' be interchangeable (have the same meaning)?

Thank you in advance!!

Answer

Vows are taken, promises are for making.

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