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Avow (Verb)

Meaning 1

Admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • She would avow her dislike for the politician's policies, never sugarcoating her criticism.
  • The comedian was known to avow his often-offensive opinions, never holding back for the sake of being polite.
  • During the meeting, the CEO would avow her decision to downsize, not beating around the bush.
  • After realizing the error of his ways, he would avow his role in the scandal, refusing to shift the blame.
  • The activist would avow her refusal to back down, making it clear she was in it for the long haul.

Synonyms

  • Avouch

Antonyms

  • Disavow

Hypernyms

  • Acknowledge

Related Words

  • Avower (noun)

Meaning 2

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)
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