Avow (Verb)

Meaning ¹

To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Swan
• Aver
• Assert
• Affirm
• Verify
• Swear

Hypernyms

• Declare

Hyponyms

• Attest
• Protest
• Assure
• Claim
• Hold
• Take
• Declare
• Tell

Related Words

• Avower (noun)
• Avowal (noun)

Meaning ²

Admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Avouch

Antonyms

• Disavow

Hypernyms

• Acknowledge

Related Words

• Avower (noun)