aver
1. [ verb ] report or maintain
Synonyms: say allege
Examples:

"He alleged that he was the victim of a crime" "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" "The registrar says that I owe the school money"

Related terms: assert plead say
2. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 32449
3. [ verb ] to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Synonyms: swear assert affirm swan verify avow
Examples:

"Before God I swear I am innocent"

Related terms: declare declare hold declare assure claim attest protest avowal affirmation swearer affirmer
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