Aver vs. Avow

Aver vs. Avow — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Aver and Avow

Aververb

To assert the truth of, to affirm with confidence; to declare in a positive manner.

Avowverb

(transitive) To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.

Aververb

(legal) To prove or justify a plea.

Avowverb

(transitive) To bind or devote by a vow.

Aververb

(obsolete) To avouch, prove, or verify; to offer to verify.

Avowverb

(legal) To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See avowry.

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Avernoun

(obsolete) Possessions, property, belongings, wealth.

Avownoun

(obsolete) avowal

Avernoun

(dialectal) A work-horse, working ox, or other beast of burden.

Avowverb

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true;

Before God I swear I am innocent

Aververb

report or maintain;

He alleged that he was the victim of a crimeHe said it was too late to intervene in the warThe registrar says that I owe the school money

Avowverb

admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about

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Aververb

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true;

Before God I swear I am innocent