Avowal (Noun)
Meaning
A statement asserting the existence or the truth of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The scientist's avowal that the climate was indeed changing sparked a heated debate among her colleagues.
- The company's official avowal of responsibility for the environmental disaster was seen as a positive step towards reconciliation.
- The artist's avowal of her use of digital tools in her work was met with criticism from some who believed it undermined the authenticity of her craft.
- The politician's avowal of his intention to run for re-election was announced to a packed auditorium of supporters.
- The author's avowal that the events described in her novel were based on real life was both intriguing and disturbing.