verb
aver
uh-VUR
Aver (verb) means to state something firmly and confidently as being true. Example: “He averred that he had never seen the document before.”
verb
1
To state something firmly and confidently as being true.
"He averred that he had never seen the document before."
"The witness averred that she recognized the man in the photo."
How to use aver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo insist that something is true, often used in formal or legal contexts.
When to use it
A formal, somewhat legal-sounding word — everyday speech would say "claim" or "insist."
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Word forms
- Plural
- avers
- Third person singular
- avers
- Past tense
- averred
- Archaic forms
- averredst, averrest, averreth
Etymology
From Old French averer, from Late Latin adverare, built on Latin verus, "true."
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What does “aver” mean?
The word “aver” means to state something firmly and confidently as being true. In plain terms, to insist that something is true, often used in formal or legal contexts.
How do you pronounce “aver”?
“Aver” is pronounced uh-VUR (/əˈvɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aver” in a sentence?
Here is “aver” used in a sentence: “He averred that he had never seen the document before.”
What part of speech is “aver”?
“Aver” is a verb.
Where does the word “aver” come from?
The word “aver” comes from Late Latin. From Old French averer, from Late Latin adverare, built on Latin verus, "true.".
