avow
Origin of avow
1Other words for avow
Opposites for avow
Other words from avow
- a·vow·a·ble, adjective
- a·vow·er, noun
- re·a·vow, verb (used with object)
- un·a·vow·a·ble, adjective
- un·a·vow·a·ble·ness, noun
- un·a·vow·a·bly, adverb
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How to use avow in a sentence
And if they refuse to so avow, suddenly finding themselves with a challenge from the right?
Impeaching Obama May Be Absurd, but That Won’t Stop the Right-Wing Fringe | Michael Tomasky | August 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd if they do so avow—well, the worst scenario is as follows.
Impeaching Obama May Be Absurd, but That Won’t Stop the Right-Wing Fringe | Michael Tomasky | August 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt will instead avow a Republicanism that is culturally modern, economically inclusive, and environmentally responsible.
Commentary's Symposium on the Future of Conservatism | David Frum | January 2, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSorry, tannin fans: “In contrast to results for coffee, no effect was observed for drinking tea,” the authors avow.
If I am returned, my main object, I avow it frankly, will be to make them the standing order.
General Stanhope then repeated to him, all that the impassioned resentment of Ripperda had excited him to avow.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterThe millions in the world who conscientiously disclaim the supremacy of the Pope, at least openly avow it.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanThe young scholar always allows himself a number of libertine sonnets, and we avow it is particularly disagreeable to us.
Charles Baudelaire, His Life | Thophile GautierHe would candidly avow, however, that he despaired of seeing the question brought to a speedy and satisfactory settlement.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
British Dictionary definitions for avow
/ (əˈvaʊ) /
to state or affirm
to admit openly
law rare to justify or maintain (some action taken)
Origin of avow
1Derived forms of avow
- avowable, adjective
- avowal, noun
- avowed (əˈvaʊd), adjective
- avowedly (əˈvaʊɪdlɪ), adverb
- avower, noun
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