avow
pronunciation
How to pronounce avow in British English:
UK [əˈvaʊ]
How to pronounce avow in American English:
US [əˈvaʊ]
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- Verb:
- to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
- admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
Word Origin
- avow (v.)
- early 13c., from Anglo-French avouer, Old French avoer "acknowledge, accept, recognize," especially as a protector (Modern French avouer), from Latin advocare (see advocate). A synonym of avouch (q.v.), which tends to contain the more technical, legal aspect of the word. Related: Avowed; avowing.
Antonym
Example
- 1. She was obliged to avow openly that she had been there .
- 2. Avow one 's belief , faith , conviction , etc.
- 3. Avow , a strong term , means to assert openly and boldly .
- 4. I must avow thati am innocent .
- 5. Affirm or avow formally or solemnly .