avow | ||
1. | [ verb ] to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true | |
Synonyms: | swear assert affirm swan verify aver | |
Examples: | "Before God I swear I am innocent" |
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Related terms: | declare declare hold declare assure claim attest protest avowal affirmation swearer affirmer | |
2. | [ verb ] admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about | |
Synonyms: | avouch | |
Related terms: | disavow admit avower | |
Similar spelling: |
avo Av Ave Ava Avey |