avow
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for avow, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To state something openly and confidently, admitting it is true.
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Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English avowen, from Old French avouer, from Latin advocare, meaning “to call to, call upon, hence to call as a witness, defender, patron, or advocate”, itself from ad, “to”, and vocare, “to call”. It is a doublet of advoke, avouch and advocate, but is not related to vow.
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