avow

/'əvau/
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avow

The witness avowed his innocence before the court.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To admit openly and bluntly; to make no bones about: To state something frankly and without hesitation, especially something that might be embarrassing or difficult to admit.
    • To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true: To state something as a fact or as the truth in a serious, often public or official, way.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • He avowed his responsibility for the mistake. (He openly admitted he was responsible for the mistake.)
    • She avowed her belief in the importance of free speech. (She stated her belief in the importance of free speech in a solemn and clear manner.)
    • The politician finally avowed his true intentions. (The politician finally confessed his real intentions bluntly.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To avow oneself (as)...": To declare oneself to be something.
    • He avowed himself a supporter of the new policy. (He declared himself to be a supporter of the new policy.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Avowal (n): A frank admission or statement.
    • Her public avowal of guilt surprised everyone.
  • Avowed (adj): Openly declared or acknowledged.
    • He is an avowed critic of the government.
Synonyms
  • Acknowledge: To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.
  • Declare: To say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.
  • Profess: To claim openly, often insincerely; but can also mean to affirm one's faith or belief.
  • Confess: To admit something, typically something one is at fault for.
Antonyms
  • Deny: To state that something is not true.
  • Disavow: To deny any responsibility or support for something; to reject.
  • Gainsay: To deny or contradict (a more formal/literary term).
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • To make no bones about (something): To be frank and direct in admitting or dealing with something. (This idiom is closely related to the first sense of "avow".)
    • He made no bones about his dislike for the plan. (He openly avowed his dislike for the plan.)
avow

The witness avowed his innocence before the court.

Verb
  1. admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
  2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
    • Before God I swear I am innocent

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