avowal

/ə'vauəl/

Thân thiện

He made a sincere avowal of his feelings to her.

Definition

Noun: A formal or public statement in which one openly declares, acknowledges, or asserts the truth or existence of something. It is an act of avowing.

Usage

An "avowal" is a strong, often deliberate declaration. It is used in formal, legal, or serious personal contexts to emphasize sincerity and commitment to the stated fact or belief. It implies taking ownership of the statement.

Examples

• Her public avowal of faith surprised many of her colleagues.
• The politician's avowal of his past mistakes was seen as a brave move.
• The document contained a clear avowal of the company's commitment to sustainability.

Advanced Usage

• To make an avowal of something: This is the standard collocation for using the noun.
  • He made a solemn avowal of his love for her.
• Avowal can be used in legal contexts concerning confessions or sworn statements.
  • The suspect's avowal was recorded and entered as evidence.

Variants and Related Words

• Avow (verb): To declare openly, bluntly, and without shame. (e.g., )
• Avowed (adjective): Openly declared or acknowledged. (e.g., )
• Disavowal (noun): The denial of any responsibility or support for something; the opposite of an avowal.

Synonyms

• Declaration
• Assertion
• Affirmation
• Profession
• Acknowledgment
• Confession

Antonyms

• Denial
• Disavowal
• Repudiation
• Concealment

Học thuật

Noun

1. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

Từ đồng nghĩa

• avouchment
• affirmation