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avow

 

[ əˈvaʊ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To assert or confess openly. To acknowledge or admit the truth of something.

Synonyms

acknowledge, declare, profess

Examples of usage

  • He avowed his support for the new policy.
  • She avowed her love for him in front of everyone.
Context #2 | Verb

literary

To affirm or assert strongly.

Synonyms

affirm, assert, state

Examples of usage

  • She avowed that she would never give up on her dreams.
  • He avowed his determination to succeed.
Context #3 | Noun

archaic

An open statement or acknowledgment.

Synonyms

acknowledgment, confession, declaration

Examples of usage

  • His avow of loyalty to the king was well-known throughout the land.

Translations

Translations of the word "avow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 declarar

🇮🇳 स्वीकार करना (svīkār karnā)

🇩🇪 bekennen

🇮🇩 mengakui

🇺🇦 визнавати

🇵🇱 przyznawać

🇯🇵 認める (mitomeru)

🇫🇷 avouer

🇪🇸 declarar

🇹🇷 itiraf etmek

🇰🇷 인정하다 (injeonghada)

🇸🇦 أقر (aqarr)

🇨🇿 přiznat

🇸🇰 priznať

🇨🇳 承认 (chéngrèn)

🇸🇮 priznati

🇮🇸 viðurkenna

🇰🇿 мойындау

🇬🇪 აღიარება (aghiareba)

🇦🇿 etiraf etmək

🇲🇽 declarar

Word origin

The word 'avow' dates back to the late 14th century and originates from the Old French word 'avouer', meaning to acknowledge or accept. It has roots in the Latin word 'advocare', which means to call to one's aid or to summon. Over the centuries, 'avow' has been used in various contexts to express open acknowledgment, confession, or strong affirmation.

See also: votary, vow, vows.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,525, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.