avow in English dictionary

  • avow

    Meanings and definitions of "avow"

    • (transitive) To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      avowal
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To bind or devote by a vow.
    • verb
      (law)
      To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See avowry.
    • To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true.
    • declare openly
    • To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
    • verb
      admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
    • verb
      to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"

    Synonyms of "avow" in English dictionary

    declare, swear, aver are the top synonyms of "avow" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "avow" in English dictionary

    disavow is the antonym of "avow" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of avow

    • avow ( third-person singular simple present avows, present participle avowing, simple past and past participle avowed)
    • avow (third-person singular simple present avows, present participle avowing, simple past and past participle avowed)
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